Tens of thousands of China people go to Africa every year. Why don't they want to come back after they go? The African girl told me why. It is said that tens of thousands of China people go to Africa every year, and many of them are unwilling to come back after going. Why is this happening? African girls have something to say? What is going on?
China-Africa cooperation has been in full swing in recent years, and Chinese enterprises have entered the African continent on a large scale, driving a large number of Chinese people to cross the ocean. Judging from the data, the number of Chinese workers in Africa in 2022 will be approximately 90,000, down from the peak of 260,000 in 2015, but it still maintains a stable scale. Many people participate in infrastructure construction through "the belt and road initiative" projects, such as building roads, bridges and hydropower stations. These projects not only fill the local gap, but also provide high-paying jobs for Chinese people. For example, in countries like Ethiopia or Nigeria, Chinese construction companies often offer several times the domestic wages to attract skilled workers and engineers.
The tourism industry has also contributed. In 2023, the number of international tourists in Africa will reach 66.4 million, the proportion of Chinese tourists will increase steadily, and the number of summer air ticket bookings will increase 1.2 times year-on-year. Business and education are equally active. The total number of overseas Chinese in Nigeria has exceeded 600,000. They set up supermarkets or training centers to integrate into the local economic cycle. This flow is not a whim, but a direct result of the surge in total trade volume between China and Africa from US $11.67 billion in 2000 to US $257.67 billion in 2022. When Chinese people go to Africa, they are essentially seeking a broader space and realizing a leap in personal value.
Chinese people going to Africa are mainly divided into several categories of migrant workers and entrepreneurs. The construction and energy industries account for the largest proportion, and Chinese companies have undertaken projects all over sub-Saharan regions, helping to lay local power grids and mine minerals. These workers are often middle-level backbones, earning over 10,000 yuan a month during the contract period, far exceeding the domestic average. Most of the tourists are middle-class, preferring wild parks in Tanzania or pyramids in Egypt. In 2023, the average monthly increase of Chinese tourists in Egypt will be 200%. Education assistance is another line. China promises to train 500 teachers of African vocational colleges every year, cultivate Chinese skilled talents, and promote local people to learn programming and car repair techniques.
Businessmen are more flexible, starting from small supermarkets, selling mobile phones and daily necessities. Brands such as Chuanyin and Xiaomi have expanded their market share in Africa year by year. The low cost of living is the key incentive. Housing prices in Africa are only a fraction of those in first-tier cities in China, and can be settled for a few hundred dollars a month. Compared with the high housing prices and the 996 working week in China, the pace here is much slower. Get up early to have a cup of coffee and take a nap in the afternoon. The pressure is so small that it is addictive. China people have quickly become "experts" in the local area. The sense of respect that locals have when asking for advice is a rare experience in their domestic working life. This equal opportunity allows ordinary people to touch the edge of wealth.
Why are so many Chinese people unwilling to return when they go to Africa?Economic factors are in the first place.High pay is the entry ticket, in Nigeria or Kenya, Chinese workers enter hundreds of thousands of yuan annually without a problem, and can still be sent home after deduction of living expenses.The domestic economy slowed, unemployment rate worsened, young people faced internal competition, and Africa was like a blank canvas, leaving people to wander.The cost of living is low to incredible, a family spends less than 2,000 yuan a month, including food and transportation, far below Beijing's Shanghai.
There is no high-rise crowding and smog, the air is fresh, the food is fresh, and mangoes and bananas can be seen everywhere. More importantly, the social status has been improved. He is a member of all sentient beings in China, and he instantly turns into a "foreigner" in Africa. Locals regard Chinese people as partners in bringing employment and development. At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China pledged to provide US $50.7 billion in financial support over the next three years and create 1 million jobs, which made Chinese people feel like builders rather than bystanders. Although medical care is backward, Chinese-funded enterprises are equipped with doctors to cover basic needs. After the epidemic, some people chose to stay behind because they couldn't adapt to the fast pace after returning to China, and would rather slowly accumulate wealth in a foreign land.
Marriage and family life have become another major adhesive. African women have an astonishing high preference for Chinese men, and many girls are actively pursuing, believing that Chinese people are reliable and have an economic basis. In local culture, Chinese men are seen as a family model, not easily abandoning their wives, and paying more attention to responsibilities than some local men. Marrying a local widow also facilitates business, mother-in-law does not scorn property, only seeks a stable income, and marriage costs are lower than 1000 yuan. Transnational marriages are common in Nigeria and Ethiopia, and Chinese businessmen are easier to integrate into the community after marriage, access to land use rights or market information.
African girls value the care and single-mindedness of Chinese men, and regard them as representatives of the mystery of the East. They have a guaranteed life after marriage, and they can learn Chinese to improve their skills. The data shows that African women account for a significant proportion of Chinese-African marriages, and they appreciate the stable source and cultural freshness brought by Chinese people. Of course, this also stems from China's influence. China is regarded as a powerful country, and marrying a Chinese husband has face. Most of the left-behind people are the products of these marriages. A family of three lives well in a low-cost environment, and their children have bilingual education and a bright future. This kind of emotional bond makes returning to China out of reach.
The perspective of an African girl hits the nail. They believe that China men will not "mess around," be single-minded, and provide a sense of security, which is especially precious in the local environment with high divorce rate. Economic independence is another level. China husbands have stable jobs and their income is higher than the local average, so families do not have to worry about food and clothing. Cultural differences add to the appeal. China festival customs such as Spring Festival lanterns make girls curious and regard them as romantic points. Marrying a China also means upward mobility and an elevated status in the community. Neighbors 'envious eyes follow suit. After China-Africa cooperation deepened, such marriages increased, and girls turned from textile factory workers to housewives, or started businesses with their husbands.
Some reports point out that African women choose Chinese not only for money, but also for long-term planning: their husbands teach skills and their children have the opportunity to go to China for further study. Compared with western men, Chinese people are low-key and pragmatic, don't engage in one-night stands, and win trust. Of course, cultural clashes occur occasionally, such as eating habits or holiday disagreements, but overall, the match benefits both parties. The girls' confession reveals the other side of Chinese people's stay behind: instead of escaping, they actively embrace a new life.
China-Africa cooperation has been in full swing in recent years, and Chinese enterprises have entered the African continent on a large scale, driving a large number of Chinese people to cross the ocean. Judging from the data, the number of Chinese workers in Africa in 2022 will be approximately 90,000, down from the peak of 260,000 in 2015, but it still maintains a stable scale. Many people participate in infrastructure construction through "the belt and road initiative" projects, such as building roads, bridges and hydropower stations. These projects not only fill the local gap, but also provide high-paying jobs for Chinese people. For example, in countries like Ethiopia or Nigeria, Chinese construction companies often offer several times the domestic wages to attract skilled workers and engineers.
The tourism industry has also contributed. In 2023, the number of international tourists in Africa will reach 66.4 million, the proportion of Chinese tourists will increase steadily, and the number of summer air ticket bookings will increase 1.2 times year-on-year. Business and education are equally active. The total number of overseas Chinese in Nigeria has exceeded 600,000. They set up supermarkets or training centers to integrate into the local economic cycle. This flow is not a whim, but a direct result of the surge in total trade volume between China and Africa from US $11.67 billion in 2000 to US $257.67 billion in 2022. When Chinese people go to Africa, they are essentially seeking a broader space and realizing a leap in personal value.
Chinese people going to Africa are mainly divided into several categories of migrant workers and entrepreneurs. The construction and energy industries account for the largest proportion, and Chinese companies have undertaken projects all over sub-Saharan regions, helping to lay local power grids and mine minerals. These workers are often middle-level backbones, earning over 10,000 yuan a month during the contract period, far exceeding the domestic average. Most of the tourists are middle-class, preferring wild parks in Tanzania or pyramids in Egypt. In 2023, the average monthly increase of Chinese tourists in Egypt will be 200%. Education assistance is another line. China promises to train 500 teachers of African vocational colleges every year, cultivate Chinese skilled talents, and promote local people to learn programming and car repair techniques.
Businessmen are more flexible, starting from small supermarkets, selling mobile phones and daily necessities. Brands such as Chuanyin and Xiaomi have expanded their market share in Africa year by year. The low cost of living is the key incentive. Housing prices in Africa are only a fraction of those in first-tier cities in China, and can be settled for a few hundred dollars a month. Compared with the high housing prices and the 996 working week in China, the pace here is much slower. Get up early to have a cup of coffee and take a nap in the afternoon. The pressure is so small that it is addictive. China people have quickly become "experts" in the local area. The sense of respect that locals have when asking for advice is a rare experience in their domestic working life. This equal opportunity allows ordinary people to touch the edge of wealth.
Why are so many Chinese people unwilling to return when they go to Africa?Economic factors are in the first place.High pay is the entry ticket, in Nigeria or Kenya, Chinese workers enter hundreds of thousands of yuan annually without a problem, and can still be sent home after deduction of living expenses.The domestic economy slowed, unemployment rate worsened, young people faced internal competition, and Africa was like a blank canvas, leaving people to wander.The cost of living is low to incredible, a family spends less than 2,000 yuan a month, including food and transportation, far below Beijing's Shanghai.
There is no high-rise crowding and smog, the air is fresh, the food is fresh, and mangoes and bananas can be seen everywhere. More importantly, the social status has been improved. He is a member of all sentient beings in China, and he instantly turns into a "foreigner" in Africa. Locals regard Chinese people as partners in bringing employment and development. At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China pledged to provide US $50.7 billion in financial support over the next three years and create 1 million jobs, which made Chinese people feel like builders rather than bystanders. Although medical care is backward, Chinese-funded enterprises are equipped with doctors to cover basic needs. After the epidemic, some people chose to stay behind because they couldn't adapt to the fast pace after returning to China, and would rather slowly accumulate wealth in a foreign land.
Marriage and family life have become another major adhesive. African women have an astonishing high preference for Chinese men, and many girls are actively pursuing, believing that Chinese people are reliable and have an economic basis. In local culture, Chinese men are seen as a family model, not easily abandoning their wives, and paying more attention to responsibilities than some local men. Marrying a local widow also facilitates business, mother-in-law does not scorn property, only seeks a stable income, and marriage costs are lower than 1000 yuan. Transnational marriages are common in Nigeria and Ethiopia, and Chinese businessmen are easier to integrate into the community after marriage, access to land use rights or market information.
African girls value the care and single-mindedness of Chinese men, and regard them as representatives of the mystery of the East. They have a guaranteed life after marriage, and they can learn Chinese to improve their skills. The data shows that African women account for a significant proportion of Chinese-African marriages, and they appreciate the stable source and cultural freshness brought by Chinese people. Of course, this also stems from China's influence. China is regarded as a powerful country, and marrying a Chinese husband has face. Most of the left-behind people are the products of these marriages. A family of three lives well in a low-cost environment, and their children have bilingual education and a bright future. This kind of emotional bond makes returning to China out of reach.
The perspective of an African girl hits the nail. They believe that China men will not "mess around," be single-minded, and provide a sense of security, which is especially precious in the local environment with high divorce rate. Economic independence is another level. China husbands have stable jobs and their income is higher than the local average, so families do not have to worry about food and clothing. Cultural differences add to the appeal. China festival customs such as Spring Festival lanterns make girls curious and regard them as romantic points. Marrying a China also means upward mobility and an elevated status in the community. Neighbors 'envious eyes follow suit. After China-Africa cooperation deepened, such marriages increased, and girls turned from textile factory workers to housewives, or started businesses with their husbands.
Some reports point out that African women choose Chinese not only for money, but also for long-term planning: their husbands teach skills and their children have the opportunity to go to China for further study. Compared with western men, Chinese people are low-key and pragmatic, don't engage in one-night stands, and win trust. Of course, cultural clashes occur occasionally, such as eating habits or holiday disagreements, but overall, the match benefits both parties. The girls' confession reveals the other side of Chinese people's stay behind: instead of escaping, they actively embrace a new life.