Insights丨Advisor to Government of Kenya refutes 'debt trap theory': 'They really haven't done their homework'

"If (some people say) that China has brought a debt trap to Africa, then they really haven't done their homework," said Dr. Mwangi Wachira, former economist at the World Bank and advisor to the Government of Kenya said in an interview with China News Network at the sideline of the launching ceremony of 2024 Chinese Investment in Africa Report and Invest in Africa Beijing Dialogue held on Friday.

He also pointed out that Africa's engagement with the West, spearheaded by the United States, differs significantly in character from its engagement with China. He added, "Chinese engagement shows more sensitivity to ourselves. It gives us more say in what we are doing. But the West simply treats me as if I am passive." (Wang Gaofei, Wu Xinru)