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'People want to know what the Chinese are doing and why they are doing what they're doing'

The young entrepreneur Huang Hongxiang wants to help Chinese companies make their foreign investments more sustainable and better align them with conditions on the ground. The demand for a better understanding of Chinese companies is huge in places like Africa, he says in an interview with Fabian Peltsch. However, the Chinese side, in particular, continues to stonewall in many cases.

By Fabian Peltsch

Development work in Africa focuses on promoting sustainable growth and social development. There are numerous organizations that focus on specific countries and sectors such as health, education and economic development. The situation varies greatly from country to country and the challenges remain diverse.