Introduction

The recent rapid growth in China’s involvement in Africa is being promoted by both Chinese and African leaders as being conducted in a spirit of cooperation, friendship and equality. In the media and informally, however, a different, less harmonious picture emerges.

Content Overview

This book explores how China and Africa really regard each other, how official images are manufactured, and how informal images are nevertheless shaped and put forward.

The book covers a wide range of areas where China-Africa exchange exists, including diplomacy, technological cooperation, sport, culture and arts exchange.

Historical Development and Future Outlook

The book also discusses the historical development of the relationship and how it is likely to develop going forward.