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China’s Second Continent: How a Million Migrants Are Building a New Empire in Africa by Howard W. French explores the large-scale migration of Chinese businesspeople and diplomats to Africa, which has been driven by China's overpopulation and need for resources. The book details the economic incentives, the establishment of infrastructure, and trade deals that were initially optimistic but later revealed China's exploitative motives, leading to strained relations, bribery, and corruption. French also delves into the potential future impacts of this neocolonialism on global power dynamics and Africa’s cultural identity.