Is China A Partner or Predator in Africa (Or Both)?
China’s relationship with Africa is becoming increasingly more complex as the country continues to invest and send workers across 54 countries on the continent.
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Southern, Eastern, and Western Africa
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Chinese Diplomacy in Latin America and Africa: Not Two Sides of the Same Coin
Despite slowing Chinese demand for commodities, countries in Latin America and Africa can still benefit from closer economic ties with China.
From ‘Made in China’ to ‘Made in Africa?’
Chinese investment and the lessons of the country’s development are beneficial to African economies seeking to expand their global profile.
Economic Diplomacy Between China and Africa: Transformation and Restructuring
China is facilitating economic development in African countries not only through government-directed investment but also through the market forces unleashed by Chinese value chains.
China-Africa Economic Cooperation in a Global Context
November 21, 2014
As interactions between China and African countries grow, observers see potential for the cooperative relationship to revitalize Africa and promote much-needed economic development.
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- Tang Xiaoyang,
- Shi Zhiqin,
- Li Anshan,
- He Wenping,
- Zhang Haisen
The Impact of Asian Investment on Africa’s Textile Industries
September 26, 2014
The investment of Asian firms in Africa’s cotton, textile, and apparel sectors could be both a boon and a hindrance for Africa’s own internal production.
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- Tang Xiaoyang,
- Pang Xun,
- Jeremy Goldkorn,
- Liu Haifang
The Impact of Asian Investment on Africa’s Textile Industries
Asian investors present both a challenge to and an opportunity for local industries, and southeast African countries need a clear vision and tailored policies to make the most of the opportunities.
· August 27, 2014