If they are there, it’s because Xhina said to attend. China owns a good part of the continent.
The people of China have created an interesting expression “tofu drang” it is derogatory slang describing shoddy buildings made from tofu. Being only tofu, the buildings just fall apart.
There are recent reports of nations not making payments to the Chinese banks because the Belt and Road Initiative projects are beginning to fall apart. “Tofu Drang” is being exported and is not being well received.
The Chinese banks that actually are the CCP are holding the bag