In 2007 , Chinese companies invested a total of US $1 billion in Africa .
In recent years , the People 's Republic of China has built increasingly stronger ties with African nations and is Africa 's largest trading partner .
In 2007 , People 's Republic of China companies invested a total of US $1 billion in African .
In recent years , the People 's Republic of China has built increasingly stronger ties with African nations and is Africa 's largest trading partner .