By Li Lianxing in Johannesburg
China Daily Africa - 2014-01-10
Website an antidote to ignorance on China, Africa development issues
Online platforms are fast becoming the venue of choice for
African nations to broaden their social participation and connections
with China and the rest of world.
Eric Olander, a veteran new media and broadcast journalist, who
runs the popular website China Africa Project, says his online platform
is dedicated to exploring every aspect of China's growing engagement
with Africa.
Olander says the website, which relies on a combination of
original content and third party material, has been growing in
popularity, with more than 140,000 followers on Facebook. According to
Olander, most of the followers are from Africa judging from the vibrant
and enthusiastic responses to the various development issues pertaining
to the continent.
"We started in 2011, and already have the largest online
community in Africa. Every month, we get at least 7,000 new followers,"
he says.
"Though we focus on China and Africa, we ensure that our coverage
is neutral and unbiased. We do not follow any particular agenda or
favor anyone, be it the Chinese, the Africans, the Europeans or anyone
for that matter. Our objective is to use social media to engage in
discussions and not to promote an agenda."
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