China’s oil trade with Africa is dominated by an opaque syndicate. Ordinary Africans appear to do badly out of its hugely lucrative deals.
Ah the Beijing Bourgeoisie and neo-imperialism, "It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, so long as it catches mice." (Deng Xiaoping)
Interesting piece, worth the time.
http://www.economist.com/node/21525847
