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Chinese shine to global influence and leadership

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a toast during a welcome banquet for the Belt and Road Forum at the Great Hall of the People in Beijin on May 14, 2017. AFP PHOTO | WU HONG

By  George Wachira

Petroleum consultant

I have been a keen watcher of China since about 15 years ago when a surprise economic turnaround in that country sent global commodity prices on an upward trajectory.

In 2003 crude oil prices had shot above the then notional $28 dollar maximum price set by Opec, and soon prices were climbing beyond $50, and finally past the $100 level.

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