China's Power in Africa

Olayiwola Abegunrin is Professor of International Relations, African Studies, and Political Economy at Howard University and the University of Maryland, USA. Charity Manyeruke is Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Sino-Africa Relations: An Overview.- 3. China’s economic Engagement in Africa.- 4. China and Resource (Oil) Diplomacy in Africa.- 5. China’s Involvement in Southern African Liberation Struggles.- 6. China-Zimbabwe Relations: A Strategic Partnership?.- 7. Zambia’s Bilateral Relations with China.- 8. Ethiopia-China Relations: A Focus on Factors Driving Investment Inflows and  the SocioEconomic Impact.- 9. China and Regional Integration in Africa.- 10. China’s Military Involvement and Peacekeeping in Africa.- 11. China’s One Belt One Road Initiative in Africa.- 12. Conclusion.