In The Media
Josh Kurlantzick
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In The Media
China and Africa: Growing Pains
African activists are resisting China’s growing presence in Africa, citing China’s support for autocrats like Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe and importation of Chinese labor as primary concerns. Western concerns about Chinese influence in Africa have nevertheless intensified.
Published on May 1, 2008
Source: Time Magazine
Western worries about undue Chinese influence in Africa have nevertheless intensified. Though some fears are legitimate, Kurlantzick argues that many Western concerns are absurd. China’s appetite for African commodities has fueled some of Africa’s strongest growth since independence, and the West has its own ties to corrupt African regimes. Most important, however, is the fact that Beijing’s position in Africa is evolving in response to African complaints. Kurlantzick concludes that China may yet rekindle its African romance.
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About the Author
Josh Kurlantzick
Former Visiting Scholar, China Program
A special correspondent for The New Republic, a columnist for Time, and a senior correspondent for The American Prospect, Kurlantzick assesses China’s relationship with the developing world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Fighting Terrorism With Terrorists
Recent Work
Political ReformEconomyTradeSecurityMilitaryNorth AfricaSudanSouthern, Eastern, and Western AfricaChina
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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