Is China Really the Problem in Africa? 🇨🇳🌍 Is China really colonizing Africa—or are African leaders making bad deals? In this clip, Julius Malema argues that the bigger problem in Africa–China relations is how some African leaders approach negotiations. He says leaders should not go to China simply looking for money. Instead, they should arrive with clear ideas, strong negotiating positions and development plans that protect their countries’ long-term interests. Malema also raises concerns about strategic infrastructure—including ports, power assets and airports—as examples in his wider argument about sovereignty, leadership and foreign investment. One important piece of context: the Durban example shown in the video concerns Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. The arrangement involves a 25-year partnership with Philippines-based ICTSI and a 49% stake in the terminal operating company, while Transnet retains majority ownership; describing this as South Africa simply “surrendering the Port of Durban” is Malema’