Thousands of African traders work in Guangzhou’s Xiao Bei area, which locals call ‘Little Africa’ or the ‘Chocolate City’. As China’s population starts to shrink and labour costs rise, local businesses have begun looking to Africa as a solution. Could raising immigration rates also be part of China’s future?
00:27 Xiao Bei or ‘Little Africa’
00:47 Why African migrants prefer Guangzhou
01:24 Why Chinese goods are no longer that cheap
01:56 Tapping Africans as a labour source
02:47 China has yet to embrace immigration more
04:07 Racial tensions amid COVID
05:12 Moving out of ‘Little Africa’
WATCH MORE:
China's Shrinking Population: How Will It Cope With Fewer Workers? | Insight | Full Episode
For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER!
Follow CNA INSIDER on:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Website: