Xi Jinping opened his wallet again, but it’s hard to track where the money for Africa really goes
China is the biggest market for ivory yet Chinese business people are funding the war on poaching
But the permits are confusing, the process ill-conceived and many will remain in limbo
Deep business ties between South Africa and China exist not because of but in spite of diplomacy.
Progressive laws are helping to normalise the work environment, but there are signs that focus on yesterday’s issues is holding the future hostage.