China is a country plagued by racism.
To be Black or African in China is to be labeled unintelligent, dangerous, unattractive, or to see an empty seat next to you on a crowded subway.
To deny any acts of neo-colonialism in its dealings with African countries, China has, in recent years, repeatedly said it views them as partners, not recipients of charity.
But this is not consistent with the way China treats African and Black people.
The 2018 CCTV gala, an annual variety show, showed us that China views Africa as a helpless place in desperate need of China’s altruism.
During the Spring Festival broadcast, which draws 800 million viewers, a Chinese woman parades on stage in blackface wearing a
Mar 14, 2018
