Vitality of China’s post COVID-19 reopening to the world
Friday, January 20, 2023 | 120 Views |
On the continent, which counts China as its largest trade partner, African importers who sell affordable Chinese-made goods were itching to return to China to stock up while many African countries are also hoping to attract Chinese tourists.
The opening of Chinese borders will boost the African economy as Chinese products are affordable. African traders new to the business will be able to go and make their choices physically in China. However, the decision to reopen the borders by China to the international community has attracted some fierce and unwarranted criticism from some influential western media.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...