The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Subtitle: a strategic opportunity
By: Garth Shelton and Farhana Paruk
Contributors: Paruk, Farhana
Series: ISS Monograph -- 156; ISS monograph series -- no. 156.
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781920114589
Subjects: International relations; Relations; Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Description: Research on China's African engagement has increased significantly in recent years and covers a wide range of topics and issues. while much of this research has been critical of China's activities on the continent, few observers have attempted to analyse or understand China's policy towards Africa and the specific diplomatic framework (FOCAC) constructed by China to advance dialogue, problem solving and mutual benefit. FOCAC forms the central pillar in advancing China-Africa relations and is the arena for constructive diplomatic interaction. It provides the foundation for building a long-term 'win-win' China-Africa relationship. A fuller understanding of FOCAC as a mechanism for advancing such a China-Africa win-win relationship and for building positive South-South relations is required to advance the China-Africa research agenda. This monograph seeks to provide this understanding of FOCAC.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-217).