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This book brings contemporary Chinese scholarship into Africa, the relations between African states, and the relations between China and Africa into focus. As China becomes the biggest partner for many African states, constructing infrastructure across the continent, Western scrutiny has increased. This book offers a comprehensive look at what Chinese scholars have encountered on the ground, as well as comparative studies of how different nations have engaged with Africa.
List of contents
Part 1: Africa and its Relationships with Developed Countries.- Chapter 1: The Historical Logic and Pragmatic Choices behind the U.S. Strategy in Africa.- Chapter 2: The Concept of "Global Britain" and the UK's Policy towards Africa beyond Brexit.- Chapter 3: Inheritance and Breakthrough in the "French-African Special Relationship" During Macron's Presidency.- Chapter 4: New Trends in Germany-Africa Relations.- Chapter 5: An Analysis of Italy's Africa Policy Adjustment since 2013.- Chapter 6: Relations Between Portugal and Portuguese-Speaking African Countries from the Perspectives of Economy and Culture.- Chapter 7: Japan's Diplomacy towards Africa: from Pragmatic Balance to Strategic Importance.- Chapter 8: The Status Quo and Trends in the Development of Relations Between ROK and Africa.- Chapter 9: The Evolution of Australia's African Policy and its Value Orientation.- Part 2: Africa and its Relationships with Developing Countries.- Chapter 10: Adjustments to India's African Policy under the Modi Administration.- Chapter 11: The Features and Limitations of Turkey's Foreign Policy towards Africa.- Chapter 12: Saudi Arabia's Aid to Africa: Motivations, Contributions, and Trends.- Chapter 13: Brazil's Policy Toward Africa in the 21st Century: Goals, Paths, and Trends.- Chapter 14: The Relations between Cuba and Africa: Characters, Motivations, and Tendencies.- Chapter 15: Russia's Pivot to Africa: a Tactical Move or Strategic Calculation?.- Part 3: China and Africa Relations.- Chapter 16 China-Africa Relations and the Belt & Road Initiative.- Chapter 17: The Shared Future of the China-Africa Community: Ideological Implications and Implementation.- Chapter 18: Inception, Development, and Achievements of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.- Chapter 19: China-Africa Joint Industrial Parks: History, Challenges, and Solutions.- Chapter 20: China and Africa: Toward a Stronger Community with a Shared Future through a Shared Knowledge System.- Chapter 21: African Students in China: Research, Reality, and Reflections.- Chapter 22: China-Africa Cooperation in Poverty Reduction: the Evolution of Concepts and Characteristics of Practices.
About the author
Li Xinfeng is General-Director of the Institute of West-Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Executive President of the China-Africa Institute, a senior research fellow, professor, and doctoral supervisor. Li has published more than 20 academic papers and works, including China in Africa (Chinese and English versions) and Zheng He and Africa. As a former chief reporter of People's Daily in South Africa, he has had a lasting impact on the African continent. He has earned more than ten national awards, including the China News Award (2006 & 2017), the first prize of the CASS Award for the Excellence in Countermeasure Studies (2012 & 2016), and the China-Africa Joint Exchange Program Research Award (2013 & 2016).
An Chunying is Senior Editor of the Institute of West-Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and Secretary General of the China Society for African Studies. Her major fields of study cover African economies, poverty reduction and sustainable development in Africa, and China-Africa relations. Major publications include the following: A Study on the Issues of Poverty and Anti-poverty in Africa (monograph, 2010), Experience and Lessons for Africa from China's Success in Economic Development (paper, 2016), and China-Africa Poverty Reduction Cooperation and Experience Sharing (think tank report, 2018).
