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Chris Coons: China has become the dominant investor and player in Africa, eclipsing even the United States.

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
China has become the dominant investor and player in Africa, eclipsing even the United States.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons highlights China's growing influence in Africa compared to the U.S.

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