Summary:
The book critically examines the widespread belief that China is buying up vast tracts of African farmland to secure food for its own population, debunking myths with empirical evidence. It explores the real drivers of Chinese investment in African agriculture, which are more about business and development than neo-colonial exploitation.
Key points:
1. Debunking the Myth of Chinese Land Acquisition:
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