On the recordMay 13, 2015
When China invests in Africa, they are doing it for a singular purpose, to extract those minerals.
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congress.govWhen China invests in Africa, they are doing it for a singular purpose, to extract those minerals.
Bera contrasts U.S. investment motives in Africa with China's exploitative approach.
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