China Economic Relations with Developing Countries in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
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Date
2022
Authors
Kariuki, Robert
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CARI Journals
Abstract
Purpose: Although not yet a superpower, China has propelled itself to both challenges and the
existing status quo that has brought it into direct competition with other superpowers. The overall
objective of this study was to examine china economic relations with developing countries in
Africa.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical
literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: This study concluded that hat the changes in China Africa relations were informed by
the shifting of bilateral relations from 1989-2003. The shifts of bilateral relations were informed
by the change of regimes. Economic engagement between China and Africa during the period
1977-1990, accounted for these foreign aid, economic and technical cooperation between both
countries. During this period, the Tolbert and Doe’s administrations accounted for China Africa
economic engagement. From the findings, the Doe and Taylor regimes severed bilateral relations
with China which accounted for low economic interaction between China and Africa developing
countries from 1989 to 2003.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that it would be
necessary for the African government to create a comprehensive strategy that would effectively
balance its relations with China and the West. In addition, the African government needs to unleash
its full potential and establish a policy for long-term development that corresponds with the
interests of its citizens.
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Keywords
China, Economic, Relations, Developing, Countries, Africa
Citation
Kariuki, R. K. (2022). China Economic Relations with Developing Countries in Africa. A Critical Literature Review. Journal of International Relations and Policy, 1(1), 1-11.