Summary Of Chinese Threat To Africa By Jane Goodall

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Jane Goodall Warns of Chinese Threat to Africa

Few people on the planet understand the ecosystem of Africa like Jane Goodall. The 80-year-old primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist is best known for her work with chimpanzees in Tanzania. The former Dutch Baroness saw first hand what the colonial powers did to the African wildlife habitats. She spent the better part of her life fighting for those who did not have a voice to fight for themselves.

Now, Goodall sees a resurgence of colonialesque destruction sweeping over the African continent. This time, instead of European powers, the threat comes from China. The Chinese need the natural resources that Africa has to offer and they have the cash to buy them. They also have little concern

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