INDIA & CHINA IN THE RING

With the boarder tensions that left many soldiers martyred, and the pulling out of India from the Chabahar port, Africa may be the new ring for India and China to compete

Africa is caught in the middle given the fact that both India and china are both important trade partners. Africa is in a position of one with two fighting friends who are both very important, and you can not choose sides.

China being the first biggest partner and India being the third biggest partner for Africa.Thought of the possibilities taking either side and lots of reasons popped in my mind.

FOR CHINA

Taking China side would not be wise for African countries despite of china being Africa's big investor and trade partner, because going with China means going against US especially with the trade and diplomatic pulling between China and US.

Also China's been controversial most time, coupled with miss treatments of African and the hostile lending terms it gives. Well I believe every country wants to grow its economy but not at the cost of the nation's sovereign assets.

FOR INDIA

Taking India side would also be unwise given the fact that most African countries especially in the sub Saharan are Indebted to China.

India being a democracy and having trust among many nations would be an enticing factor, I would still say as Ghanaian say " Africa shine your eye"

According to print

Post the border clashes, India and China are striving to create a robust influence in Africa through humanitarian aid and investments. However, with the countries adopting different outreach strategies, analysts suggest that competition between India and China is unnecessary as there is room for both to make their presence felt. 

According to Maria Siow, a China-based journalist and analyst, India’s renewed focus on Africa is a result of China’s growing footprint on the continent, not just in terms of trade and commerce, but also Beijing’s rising maritime interests.( The EurAsian Times)

The multidimensional rivalry between India and China looks set to grow more acute following the death of 20 Indian soldiers in a border skirmish with Chinese forces. Africa, as a continent of increasing importance to both China and India, stands to see another manifestation of this competition. ( The Diplomat)

And the recent pulling of India out of he Chabahar may add to the competition.