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China in Africa

Alden, Christopher (2007) China in Africa. Zed Books, London, UK. ISBN 9781842778647

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Abstract

Nowhere in the world is China’s rapid rise to power more evident than in Africa. From multi-billion dollar investments in oil and minerals to the influx of thousands of merchants, labourers and cheap consumer goods, China’s economic and political reach is redefining Africa’s traditional ties with the international community. This book investigates the emerging relationship between China and Africa to determine whether this engagement will be that of a development partner, economic competitor or new hegemon. Alden argues that in order to understand Chinese involvement on the continent, we need to recognize the range of economic, diplomatic and security rationales behind Beijing’s Africa policy as well as the response of African elites to China’s entreaties. Only then can the new challenges and opportunities for Africa and the West be accurately assessed.

Item Type: Book
Official URL: http://zedbooks.co.uk/
Additional Information: © 2007 Zed Books Ltd.
Divisions: International Relations
Subjects: J Political Science > JZ International relations
D History General and Old World > DS Asia
D History General and Old World > DT Africa
Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2008 15:59
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 21:43
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/12210

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