China is betting that a massive set of investments around the world will bring it economic prosperity and international political power.
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Italy is neither the first, nor will it be the last European economy to follow its own national interest and look for Chinese support.
China has become a commanding authority in infrastructure and has the opportunity to shape global development in ways that may define the rest of the 21st century.
China has launched a quietly aggressive global trade, development and infrastructure initiative based on the ancient Silk Road model. But is Africa welcome on the journey to renewed prosperity?
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