If it weren't for China, Africa's largest trading partner would be India. But how different is its mode of engagement?
With China's top-level Africa forum set to begin in Beijing on 3-4 September, many outsiders not invited to the party will be watching closely. Among them will be China's populous neighbour, and sometimes rival, India.
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