Now, China’s forward thinkers have seen a real need. This need is that the people of Nairobi, capital of Kenya, are thirsting for the latest developments in China. I mean, of course, why not, if you are in a poor African country the first thing you want to know about is the valuation of the RMB.

Really, this is no joke, China Radio International has launched its first FM Service in Nairobi, Kenya. They say it is to “consolidate and strengthen the great friendship between the governments and people of China and Kenya”. Perhaps they mean “strengthen the influence of Chinese culture on the world?”

They describe the types of programs:

Programs will report China’s economic, social and cultural development, its friendly exchanges with African countries and major events around the world.

So the unfriendly exchanges will be conveniently missed out. Perhaps the Kenyans can learn from the Chinese how to manufacture goods at very low cost due to the cheap cost of labor and start to further sap the economies of world powers?

I have no idea what this is all about. If I really wanted to listen to Chinese news and music overseas, there are countless radio stations. If my country did not have the infrastructure for the Internet, or I was to poor to buy a computer, I don’t think finding out what’s going on in China would be anywhere near the top of my list.

Hey guys, here’s an idea. How about an all english radio channel in China? Apparently they think we don’t need any help with knwoing about China’s economic, social and cultural development. I am sure the Kenyans appreciate that.