China in Africa

Authors

Todd A. Hofstedt

Abstract

The recent expansion of Chinese activity in Africa has raised several concerns, ranging from control over energy resources to exploitive economic practices and support of rogue or corrupt regimes, perpetuating instability and undermining international pressure for reform. These issues, however, represent only a fraction of China’s broadly based engagement in Africa. In fact, the most egregious examples of China’s behavior commonly cited are unsustainable and even counterproductive to its long-term interests in Africa.

Recommended Citation

Hofstedt, Todd A. (2009) "China in Africa," Naval War College Review: Vol. 62: No. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol62/iss3/7