The Changing World and Africa​

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxii

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2. Africa and Its Relationships with Developed Countries

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. The Historical Logic and Pragmatic Choices Behind the US Strategy in Africa

      • Peng Wang

      Pages 3-23

   3. The Concept of “Global Britain” and the UK’s Policy Toward Africa Beyond Brexit

      • Jingkun Li

      Pages 25-47

   4. Inheritance and Breakthrough in the “French-African Special Relationship” During Macron’s Presidency

      • Shuyi Peng

      Pages 49-67

   5. The New Trends in Germany–Africa Relations

      • Jinyan Zhou

      Pages 69-93

   6. An Analysis of Italy’s Africa Policy Adjustment Since 2013

      • Kaixuan Li

      Pages 95-114

   7. Relations Between Portugal and Portuguese-Speaking African Countries: From the Perspectives of Economy and Culture

      • Kuai Peng Ip, Lixia Shen

      Pages 115-131

   8. Japan’s Diplomacy Toward Africa: From Pragmatistic Balance to Strategic Importance

      • Yongpeng Zhang

      Pages 133-152

   9. The Status Quo and Trends in the Development of Relations Between ROK and Africa

      • Rui Guo, Lichang Liang

      Pages 153-182

   10. The Evolution of Australia's African Policy and Its Value Orientation

       • Fei Chen

       Pages 183-205

3. Africa and Its Relationships with Developing Countries

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 207-207

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   2. Adjustments to India's African Policy Under the Modi Administration

      • Guoqing Xu

      Pages 209-235

   3. The Features and Limitations of Turkey's Foreign Policy Toward Africa

      • Min Wei

      Pages 237-259

   4. Saudi Arabia’s Aid to Africa: Motivations, Contributions, and Trends

      • Mo Chen

      Pages 261-282

   5. Brazil’s Policy Toward Africa in the Twenty-First Century: Goals, Paths, and Trends

      • Zhiwei Zhou

      Pages 283-302

   6. The Relations Between Cuba and Africa: Characters, Motivations, and Tendencies

      • Han Han

      Pages 303-322

   7. Russia’s Pivot to Africa: A Tactical Move or Strategic Calculation?

      • Xiaoyun Qiang

      Pages 323-338

4. China and Africa Relations

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 339-339

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   2. China–Africa Relations and the Belt and Road Initiative

      • Xinfeng Li

      Pages 341-354

This book brings contemporary Chinese scholarship into Africa, the relations between African states, and the relations between China and Africa into focus. As China becomes the biggest partner for many African states, constructing infrastructure across the continent, Western scrutiny has increased. This book offers a comprehensive look at what Chinese scholars have encountered on the ground, as well as comparative studies of how different nations have engaged with Africa.

• Belt and Road
• China and Africa
• African Union
• Geopolitics
• Sustainable development

• Institute of West-Asian and African Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

  Xinfeng Li

• Institute of West-Asian and African Studies, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

  Chunying An

Li Xinfeng is General-Director of the Institute of West-Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), Executive President of the China-Africa Institute, a senior research fellow, professor, and doctoral supervisor. Li has published more than 20 academic papers and works, including China in Africa (Chinese and English versions) and Zheng He and Africa. As a former chief reporter of People’s Daily in South Africa, he has had a lasting impact on the African continent. He has earned more than ten national awards, including the China News Award (2006 & 2017), the first prize of the CASS Award for the Excellence in Countermeasure Studies (2012 & 2016), and the China-Africa Joint Exchange Program Research Award (2013 & 2016).


An Chunying is Senior Editor of the Institute of West-Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and Secretary General of the China Society for African Studies. Her major fields of study cover African economies, poverty reduction and sustainable development in Africa, and China-Africa relations. Major publications include the following: A Study on the Issues of Poverty and Anti-poverty in Africa (monograph, 2010), Experience and Lessons for Africa from China's Success in Economic Development (paper, 2016), and China-Africa Poverty Reduction Cooperation and Experience Sharing (think tank report, 2018).

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