China in Africa
- ISBN-10
- 1842778641
- ISBN-13
- 9781842778647
- Series
- China in Africa
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 180
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-08
- Publisher
- Zed Books
- Author
- Chris Alden
Description
From multi-billion dollar investments in oil and minerals to the influx of thousands of merchants, labourers and cheap consumer goods, China's economic and political reach is redefining Africa's traditional ties with the international community. This text investigates the emerging relationship between China and Africa.
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