China, Africa and responsible international engagement (1st)

China's 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, China's 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.

This book analyses China's responsibility in Africa through the lens of good governance, China's African policy, policy implementation, feedback from host countries, and feedback from international society.