China in Africa: Between Imperialism and Partnership in Humanitarian Development

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China in Africa
China in Africa: Between Imperialism andPartnership in HumanitarianDevelopment
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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
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