Antony Blinken Revealed He Doesn’t Really Know Much About What China’s Doing in Africa

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking with Wazam Ibanor from Nigeria during a video conference Q&A.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed yesterday that when it comes to understanding the dynamics of China’s engagement in Africa, he really doesn’t know very much.

When a young person floated him a softball question about how the U.S. plans to compete with China in Africa, a topic he must have expected, the Secretary gave a meandering answer that clearly showed that he’s not at all well-versed in the issue.

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