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Marking a turn in Africa-China scholarship, this book explores African constructions of China. Using case studies, the book outlines how state and non-state actors have defined what China represents to the region. It will interest researchers of politics, international relations, development, African and Chinese Studies.
List of contents
1: Introduction 2: Domestic Construction of the External Other 3: Development Partner and Model: China's SSA Win-Win Relationship 4: Reproaching China: An Irresponsible Neo-Coloniser 5: African Agency in the China Relationship 6: African Assessments of the PRC's Power 7: Conclusion
About the author
Dr Kwaku Opoku Dankwah completed his PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Adelaide in South Australia in 2022. While doing his PhD, Kwaku tutored and evaluated the Comparative Politics and Public Policy courses at the undergraduate level. Prior to joining the University of Adelaide, Kwaku had educational and professional experiences across Africa, Europe and North America. He schooled at Ohio University, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), MINES ParisTech, ENSTA ParisTech and the University of Ghana (UG).
Summary
Marking a turn in Africa-China scholarship, this book explores African constructions of China. Using case studies, the book outlines how state and non-state actors have defined what China represents to the region. It will interest researchers of politics, international relations, development, African and Chinese Studies.
