China's Strategic Engagement with Africa

This chapter explores China's increasing diplomatic and economic ties with Africa, highlighted by the recent visit of the foreign minister, marking a significant moment in their 35-year engagement. It contrasts China's pragmatic investment approach with Europe's values-driven strategies, raising questions about the effectiveness and motivations behind both powers' involvement on the continent. The discussion also touches upon the evolving dynamics in international relations, particularly concerning the United States' role in the face of rising Chinese influence.