[Leaning Right]

Step 1: African nation takes out a Chinese loan.
Step 2: African nation defaults on the loan.
Step 3: China seizes the collateral on the loan.
Step 4: Populist leader takes power, throws China the hell out.

[PapaBear3625]

Step 4: Populist leader takes power, throws China the hell out.

Step 4: Populist leader takes power, tries to throw China out.

Step 5: Populist leader is killed, along with his entire extended family, and anyone seen to support him.

Step 6: China openly takes over.

[Vigilanteman]

It won't end with Step 4. The history of Africa is that gaining independence is a lot easier than governing. The most functional parts of most African countries are infrastructure left behind by former colonial powers, the last of whom pulled out roughly a half century ago.

Still, it is a better place for China to be occupied than closer to home.