The Chinese Regime’s Growing Economic Footprint in Guinea: Part 1

The Chinese Regime’s Growing Economic Footprint in Guinea: Part 1
The harbor of Conakry, the capital and largest city of Guinea, on Sept. 24, 2013. Cellou Binani/AFP/Getty Images
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A recent military coup in West Africa has put the Republic of Guinea in the world’s spotlight. While this small country ranks among the world’s poorest, its abundant mineral wealth, including bauxite and iron ore, make it strategically important to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).