Africa, China and the ‘new’ economic geography of development
Африка, Китай и «новая» экономическая география развития
2009-02-24
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The article discusses the economic geography of development in Africa and the role played by China in developments on the continent. The global economy, poverty, AIDS, fertilizers, road building, and international financial institutions are mentioned. Questions regarding the intentions of China are asked, including a need to fuel its burgeoning capitalist economy, as well as imperialist concerns. The oil industry in Africa is also discussed, including in the Gulf of Guinea. Migration of Chinese workers into various African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Sudan, Angola, Mauritius and Zambia, is also dealt with.
Key Findings
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Africa–China relations are situated within wider development challenges involving poverty, AIDS, fertilizers, the global economy, and international financial institutions.
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China’s engagement spans infrastructure, including road construction, and resource sectors such as oil in the Gulf of Guinea.
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China’s growing economic role is reshaping the economic geography of development in Africa.
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Chinese worker migration into African countries—including South Africa, Nigeria, Sudan, Angola, Mauritius, and Zambia—is a significant dimension of this engagement.
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The article examines whether China’s African involvement primarily serves its expanding capitalist economy or reflects broader imperialist ambitions.
Research Object
China’s role and activities in Africa’s economic development
Research Subject
The economic-geographical impacts, motivations, and implications of China’s engagement with Africa, including investment, infrastructure development, oil involvement, and labor migration
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