Sino-African Development Cooperation: Studies on the Theories, Strategies, and Policies (Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path)

This book reviews the background and evolving features of Sino-African relations, exploring various stages over the past 50 years. Pursuing an objective and forward-looking approach, it analyzes the development, current issues and future direction of Sino-African relations, as well as their global impact. Despite ideological and policy differences, it also outlines potential avenues of cooperation between China and western countries in promoting development in Africa. Potential means of adapting and improving China’s “going into Africa” policy in the post-crisis era are also discussed, highlighting the importance of enhancing soft power in Africa. Series Preface 6 About this Book 8 Introduction 9 Radical Changes in the Global System and the Reshaping of Modernity 9 The Strategic Value and Historical Significance of China-Africa Development Partnerships 14 Contents 23 About the Authors 26 1 The Historical Background and Evolution of China-Africa Partnerships 27 1.1 The Historical Logic of, and Basis in Reality for, Contemporary China-Africa Partnerships 27 1.2 The Early Days of China-Africa Partnerships and Relations 31 1.3 Issues in China-Africa Relations in the Late 1970s 36 1.4 Changes Made by China to Its Africa Policies in the Early 1980s, and Effects 39 1.5 China-Africa Relations in the 1990s, and Challenges to These Relations 45 2 The Establishment of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and a New Chapter in China-Africa Cooperation 54 2.1 The Establishment of the FOCAC in 2000 and the Enhancement of China-Africa Relations on All Fronts 55 2.2 The Core Mission and Global Significance of Contemporary China-Africa Relations 62 2.3 The Impact of the Swift Development of China-Africa Relations on the Relationship Between China and Western Nations 64 2.4 Sino-Africa Development Relations Beneficial to Efforts to Resolve Global Developmental Issues Once and for All 67 3 The Global Impact and Future Trajectory of China-Africa Partnerships 71 3.1 “Out of Africa” or “Into Africa We Go”? 72 3.2 Resolving Developmental Issues and Universal Human Values 74 3.3 A Re-acquaintance with the Historic Civilizations of Asia and Africa 79 3.4 The East’s View of History, and the Future Trajectory of China 81 4 Chinese Aid to African Countries: Evolution, Motives, and Outcomes 85 4.1 Changes in Developmental Concerns over Time, and Changes in Chinese Aid to Africa over Various Stages 86 4.2 New Models of Chinese Aid to Africa in the New Period, and Outcomes 90 4.3 The Basic Spirit and Characteristics of China Aid to Africa over 50 Years 95 4.4 A Few Ways of Thinkings on China’s Future Strategy for Aid to Africa 98 5 Changes in the Geopolitics of Africa, and Issues Pertaining to Three-Way Cooperation Among China, Africa and the West 103 5.1 High Levels of Attention Paid to China-Africa Relations by the West in Recent Years 103 5.2 Why Western Countries Are Paying Close Attention to China-Africa Relations 107 5.3 Differences in Opinion and Policy Regarding Africa Between China and Western Countries 110 5.4 Cooperation Between China and the West in Promoting Development in Africa: In Search of Possibilities and Methods 119 6 China’s “Going to Africa” Policy in Post-crisis Era: Adjustments and Improvement 126 6.1 New Understanding of the Significance of “To Africa” Strategy After the Financial Crisis 126 6.2 Difficulties in Chinese Enterprises’ “Go Global” Efforts After the Financial Crisis 128 6.3 Adjustment of Chinese Enterprises’ “To Africa” Strategy After the Economic Crisis 130 7 China-Africa Cooperation and Cultivating China’s Soft Power 134 7.1 Essence and Style of Diplomatic Policy: Important Foundation for China’s Soft Power in Africa 135 7.2 Cultural Influence: An Important Manifestation of China’s Soft Power in Africa 138 7.3 Exemplary Effect of Development Model: A Key Element for Expanding China’s Soft Power in Africa 142 7.4 Multilateral Cooperation Mechanism: Effective Way to Enhance China’s Soft Power in Africa 144 8 African NGOs and China’s Public Diplomacy in Africa 146 8.1 African NGOs Pay Attention to China-Africa Relations 146 8.2 Truth About China’s African Policy and China-Africa Cooperation 151 8.3 China’s Strategic Planning for Public Diplomacy in Africa 154 8.4 China’s Policies and Measures in Public Diplomacy to Africa 155 9 African Integration and China’s African Policy of Multilateral Cooperation 159 9.1 Progress and Historical Achievements of African Integration 160 9.2 Birth and Development of Multilateral Exchanges Between China and Africa 168 9.3 How to Further Promote China’s Multilateral Diplomacy to Africa? 171