Chinese chicken farmers ruffle Zambian feathers

For many Chinese entrepreneurs, Africa is seen as a continent of opportunity. Now even small businessmen are arriving in force - and some local traders in Zambia just cannot compete.

Traders sell almost everything in Lusaka's city market

If you want to get an idea of how China is reshaping the world economy just try to buy a chicken in the Zambian capital, Lusaka.
The city's main market is hot, humid and very, very busy.
As you push your way through the crowds, the hawkers and traders will shout and cajole, offering you almost every product imaginable.
You will probably not see a single non-African there. Until, that is, you get to where the chickens are sold.
Here you will see a row of trucks piled high with cages, each packed with plump white chickens all fussing and squawking.
The African shoppers will be weighing the birds in their hands and looking their prospective purchases in the eye.
In the background you might spot the owners of the trucks - Chinese men and women holding wads of money and making sure things go smoothly. Read More