China has many friends in the Middle East and large swathes of Africa. Where economy is concerned the other country's democracy is of minor interest. https://w

China has many friends in the Middle East and large swathes of Africa. Where economy is concerned the other country's democracy is of minor interest. https://www.axios.com/2021/06/17/china-global-influence-map-us-powerful https://www.axios.com/2021/06/17/china-global-influence-map-... Don't forget to click 2020 on the map.