China in Africa : the push continues but all's not well / Harsh V Pant
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Defense and Security Analysis Vol 24 No 1, March 2008, pp.33-43 (94)Summary: China's rapidly growing political and economic interest in Africa is often presented as beneficial to both parties. However this article suggests that in the process of making China its principal external partner there is a downside risk for Africa. Exporting raw materials and importing finished goods may not directly help Africa develop, while Chinese aid may support ruling elites but do little for the bulk of the population. In some senses the situation can be seen as a repeat of the 19th century rush into Africa by European nations but on a far greater scale. China's foreign policy is beginning to take account of external pressures and the realities of its own interests, but Africa too is realising that there is a cost to doing business with China.
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China's rapidly growing political and economic interest in Africa is often presented as beneficial to both parties. However this article suggests that in the process of making China its principal external partner there is a downside risk for Africa. Exporting raw materials and importing finished goods may not directly help Africa develop, while Chinese aid may support ruling elites but do little for the bulk of the population. In some senses the situation can be seen as a repeat of the 19th century rush into Africa by European nations but on a far greater scale. China's foreign policy is beginning to take account of external pressures and the realities of its own interests, but Africa too is realising that there is a cost to doing business with China.
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