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Book SynopsisThe recent growth in relations between China and the nations of Africa is one of the most important geopolitical phenomena of our time. China and Africa presents a unique, comprehensive view of this relationship. This monumental study, the first since the 1970s, examines China's ties with all of Africa's 54 countries.
Trade Review"Fascination with China's role in Africa continues to be strong. . . . This volume stands out for the breadth of its coverage, as signaled by the subtitle 'a century of engagement', and by its sheer heft. It is the closest we have to an encyclopedia on China and Africa, with a wealth of detail and examples." *
International Affairs *
"Major investments by China's state-controlled companies have been accompanied by the arrival of the million or so Chinese citizens working in Africa today and by a major diplomatic initiative that has sent numerous high-level Chinese government missions to African countries in recent years. Shinn and Eisenman's book usefully situates these developments in a broad historical context, showing important areas of continuity with earlier Sino-African links. . . . [The authors] describe in comprehensive detail the diplomatic, commercial, and security facets of the new Chinese presence, with sections on every African country. The book is particularly strong when clarifying the evolution of Chinese diplomatic and security strategies in the region." *
Foreign Affairs *
"Without doubt,
China and Africa; A Century of Engagement presents, in depth, all facets of intercourse between China and the African continent during the last century. . . . Given its exhaustive scope, the book could be subtitled "Everything You Wanted To Know about China and Africa," with much valuable reference material for Africanists, especially." *
Executive Intelligence Review *
Table of ContentsForeword by George T. Yu
1. Introduction
2. A Historical Overview of China-Africa Relations
3. Political Relations
4. Trade Relations
5. Investment and Assistance
6. Military and Security Ties and Peacekeeping Missions
7. Media, Education, and Cultural Relations and Ties with Chinese Communities in Africa
8. China's Relations with North Africa and the Sahel
9. China's Relations with East Africa, the Horn, and the Indian Ocean Islands
10. China's Relations with West and Central Africa
11. China's Relations with Southern Africa
12. Conclusion: Looking Forward
Appendix 1. Establishment of PRC Relations with African Countries
Appendix 2. Trade Between Africa and China, 1938-2010
Notes
Index
Acknowledgments
