In the past when it was capitalism vs communism the U.S. and others gave African nations a lot of economic support in exchange for their leadership keeping communism out. The money didn't trickle down. It led to an African elite that jetsetted everywhere, educated their children in Europe, endless strife in Africa. Compare that to today. China is all over Africa, building infrastructure, doing whatever it takes to have access to African resources. They're doing the same in parts of Latin America. China will probably win in the long run because they give something of value in return for what they need instead of exploiting poor people for the most profit. The Chinese are IN Africa instead of just paying off leaders.