On the recordOctober 31, 2011
The United States isn't just ceding its potential economic leadership in Africa to China, it may be ceding its political and moral leadership there as well.
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congress.govChris Coons: “The United States isn't just ceding its potential economic leadership in Africa to China, it may be ceding its political…”
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Coons expresses concern over U.S. leadership in Africa being undermined by China's influence.
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