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Chinese Workers May be Leaving Africa, But They’re Not Necessarily Returning Home Says Researcher

by Eric Olander
Zambian President Edgar Lungu (L) meets and greets Chinese workers from Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC Intl) during a walk on September 15, 2018 on a major road in Lusaka, Zambia. DAWOOD SALIM / AFP

The two figures show the number of Chinese workers in the world and in Africa:

The first graph includes the workers sent abroad by Chinese engineering contractors. Engineering projects include the construction of bridges, railways, ports, and any other infrastructure a Chinese company can be contracted to build.

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