Title: China in Africa
First published: 2007
Description: 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.
Subjects: Foreign economic relations, Foreign relations, China, foreign relations, Africa, foreign relations, China, foreign economic relations, Politics & government
Places: China, Africa
LC classification: DS740.5.A34 A53 2007