The past few decades have seen Chinese investment pour into Africa. While some question the strings that may come attached to this investment, many presidents herald it as a new dawn for the continent.
“Now that you are part of ACC, you must follow the Buddhist commandment, and follow our ways. Because only in this way will donors continue to support us. You may decide you don’t like this way, and don’t want the opportunity to study abroad later; you don’t want to learn the civilisation and the advanced thoughts of the world; you prefer to go back to your tribes.”
Schafer homes in on one of the school’s star pupils – Enock, Chinese name: Alu. After gruelling training, Enock has managed to excel in kung fu at the school. Subsequently, he is paraded around the world as an example of ACC’s success with African children. China’s relationship with Africa is still very new, and in Buddha in Africa we see how even the best intentions often lead to the proliferation of stereotypes.
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