China, Africa and Responsible International Engagement - 9780367594336

Taylor & Francis

China, Africa and Responsible International EngagementAuthor(s): Yanzhuo Xu\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367594336, 978-0367594336\nSynopsis\nChinas increasing involvement in Africa is a controversial and hotly debated issue. On the one hand, China has brought significant economic and political opportunities to the continent with large amounts of investment and infrastructure. On the other hand, however, Chinas interests in Africa - including international strategy for multipolarity, a boom in China-Africa trade, and a strategic focus on energy have been challenged as a form of neo-colonialism with claims that support for authoritarian governments has come at the expense of human rights, the environment and good governance. \n\nThis book analyses Chinas responsibility in Africa through the lens of good governance, Chinas African policy, policy implementation, feedback from host countries, and feedback from .