Do Chinese extraction (mining, oil & gas) activities in Africa overlap with areas of conservation value?

In April 2011 I wrote a report for Conservation International (CI) on Chinese mining, oil and gas extraction operations in eleven African countries were CI has a significant presence and in the context of their geographical locations to biological diverse environments.  The report also looks at how CI could possibly catalyse a working relationship with important and responsible Chinese corporations with a view to help them mitigate any negative environmental impact their operations might have.  The good folks at Conservation International have allowed me to openly publish a report which can be down loaded and read here.

Read the report on Scribd: http://www.scribd.com/doc/63493026/Chinese-MOG-Operations-in-Africa-Conservation-International

BBC Documentary: "The Chinese Are Coming"

This documentory series by the BBC looks at China's commercial expansion into the rest of the world.  Presented by Justin Rowlatt the series first looks at China's increasing involvement in southern Africa and then moves on to South America, North America and the rest of the world. 

The first two episodes, which you can watch below, were first aired on the 8 February 2011.  It is well worth watching to anyone with an interest in Sino-African relations.

Program summery on BBC 2 can be seen here.

BBC Documentary: "The Chinese Are Coming" (Part 1 of 4) 

BBC Documentary: "The Chinese Are Coming" (Part 2 of 4)  

BBC Documentary: "The Chinese Are Coming" (Part 3 of 4)

BBC Documentary: "The Chinese Are Coming" (Part 4 of 4)