The US should emulate China’s behavior on Africa.

Chinese funds are not for “vanity projects” in Africa.

By hosting a two-week defense forum in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China is establishing itself as a key player and partner not just in the economic arena in Africa, but also in the military-diplomatic arena as well. Will this yield positive results for Beijing, and if so, how deep and broad will they ultimately be?

To see China’s evolving foreign policy, look to Africa, where a desire to protect economic investment is leading to a revision of the country’s hands-off approach to the internal affairs of other nations.