China, In Its Relation To Africa… Sees Itself As A Trusted And Consistent Comrade How much of the history between China and Africa do you know exists? China, in its relation to Africa, looks at its past and sees itself as a trusted and consistent comrade. However, many Africans presently see China as another imperial country like Britain or America. To understand the relationship between China and Africa, one has to dig past Western media propaganda to fully see why many African leaders, apart from obvious reasons, are receptive of China. China s policy of non-interference in the political and governance issues of the African countries the global power does business or trade with is one of the reasons many African governments have leaned towards China. Wen Jiabao, China s former Premier said, we do offer our assistance [to Africa] with the deepest sincerity and without any political conditions. [2] The statement by the former premier was a subtle jibe at countries like Ame