This book examines Sino-African relations and their impact on Africa. It argues that Africa’s relationship with China has had a profound impact on key sectors in Africa—economic and political development, the media, infrastructural development, foreign direct investments, loans, debt peonage, and international relations. The authors also analyze the imperialist and neo-colonialist implications of this relationship and discuss the degree to which the relationship is beneficial to Africa.
Author(s): Sabella O. Abidde, Tokunbo A. Ayoola
Publisher: Lexington Books
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 396
City: Lanham
Cover
China in Africa
China in Africa: Between Imperialism andPartnership in HumanitarianDevelopment
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Abbreviations
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: EARLY CONTACTS AND CONNECTIONS
Chapter 1
Zhou Enlai’s Excursions to Africa
Theoretical Paradigm(s)
Methodology
Limitations
Literature Review
Premier Enlai’s Visits to African Nations: An Examination of the United Arab Republic (Egypt)
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 2
The Policy Framework of Sino-African Relations from the Chinese Perspective
1949–1979: From the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to the Eight Principles for Economic Aid and Technical Assistance to Other Countries
1979–2000: From the Four Principles for Sino-African Economic and Technical Cooperation to Concessional Loans
Since 2000: the FOCAC and China’s African Policy Paper
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 3
Jamie Monson and the Historiography of China-Africa Relations
Jamie Monson: Biographical Note
Origins of the TAZARA’s Railroad
China’s Conceptualization of Development, and The Construction of TAZARA
Transformation of TAZARA from State-owned Big Project to Ordinary People’s Railroad
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 4
Alliance Systems Redefined
Situating the Hands-off Approach in China’s Foreign Policy Discourse
The Systemic Power Configuration and the U.S. Hegemony
China’s Hands-off Approach in Africa: In Search of an Alliance against a Predatory Hegemony
Beyond the Sino-Africa Alliance: China’s Quest for Global Leadership
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 5
The Belt and Road Initiative in Africa
Conceptualizing the BRI
China’s Strategies in Africa: Commerce and Diplomacy
Commercial Power and Aid Effectiveness
Resilience and Power to Negotiate
Human Rights in BRI Projects
Risk Management Strategies
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Part II: NEW IMPERIALISM OR A NEW WORLD ORDER
Chapter 6
China in Africa
China-Africa in Antiquity and in Modern Times
What Both Sides Want
Conditions in Africa
Is China Colonizing or Capable of Colonizing Africa?
Africa Does Not Need China or Anyone Else
Conclusion and Suggestions
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 7
Changing Africa-China Relations—Colonialism or Partnership?
Theoretical Framework
Historical Relations
Contemporary Relations
Characteristics of the China-Africa Relations
Trade and Investment
Foreign Aid
Concerns by the West
A Fairy Tale Relationship?
Is China Good for Africa?
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 8
China and Africa
Motivating Factors in Political and Economic Cooperation
China’s Experience in Dealing with the West
The Nature of China’s Investment in Africa
Severing Colonial Cord, the Need for Beneficial Relations
Effecting Paradigm Shift
The Rejection of Machiavellian Power
Generosity and the Danger of Indebtedness and Dependency
Potential Indebtedness
A Potential New World Order
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 9
China’s Cultural Rapprochement
Methodology
Theoretical Framework
Review of the Literature
An Examination and Analysis of the Uses of Soft Power through CIs and Cultural Exports
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 10
Politics and Governance
The Basis and Rationale for China’s Hands-Off Approach to African Politics
Sino-Ghana Cooperation
China-Rwanda Relations
China’s Influence at the United Nations
China’s Cooperation with Other International Bodies
A Critique of the Chinese Approach
Recommendations
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Part III: CHINA’S REGIONAL FOOTPRINTS
Chapter 11
Reporting the Dragon
The News Media and China in Africa: A Brief Commentary
Themes in Sino-Criticism in the Media
Problematics of Sino-Criticism as Developmental Journalism
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 12
Chinese Economic Development Projects in Zimbabwe
Historical Development of China-Zimbabwe Relations
Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and Zimbabwe
Theoretical and Conceptual Considerations
Chinese Economic Development Projects in Zimbabwe
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation (CSPC) under the New Dispensation
Chinese Engagement with Zimbabwe: Analysis
Conclusions and Recommendations
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 13
The March of the Red Dragon
Theoretical Framework
The State and Pattern Of Chinese Investment In Africa
The Spatial Pattern of Chinese Investment in Africa
Why Is China Interested in Africa?
Implications of Chinese Investment in Africa
Summary and Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 14
China: Africa’s New Wise Men from The East?
Methodology and Constructivism
The History of Zambia-China Relations
China and the Movement for Multiparty Democracy
China and the Patriotic Front Government
Non-state Actors and the Chinese Question
Views from Trade Union Representatives
Zambian Workers on Their Chinese Employers
China’s Identity in Zambia: Views from Ordinary Citizens
A Constructivist Analysis of Zambia-China Relations
Conclusion
Notes
References
Chapter 15
Chinese Investments in Africa
A $23 Billion Deal for Nigeria
A $3 Billion Deal for Ghana
The $4 Billion “Lunatic Express” in Kenya
“Sweet and Sour” Deals
Rising Anti-Chinese Sentiments
Notes
References
Conclusion
The United States and Europe: Feigning Concern for Africa
Africa: Its Leaders and Its Future
Chinese Activities: Blame African Leaders
China: After Africa What’s Next, Where’s Next?
Notes
References
Index
About the Editors
About the Contributors
