TOXIC IDEOLOGY

This essay focuses on the need to address a gap in historical understanding. Congo Brazzaville is frequently overlooked, often being mistaken for its neighboring country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, in discussions about China-Africa relations. It is usually mentioned briefly, relegated to footnotes, or presented without in-depth analysis.

I have made it my mission to examine China's role by delving into historical records and publications about the political history of the Congo with this simple question as my guide: What was China doing?