The Strategic Sino-African Cooperation Impact on Africa’s development

Abstract

China is now Africa’s third most important trading partner behind the US and some European countries. While the development of trade, aid and investment between Africa and China has normally been welcomed, interests have been stated about how China’s growing presence might impact Africa’s development thanks to the strategic cooperationbetween China and Africa.

           On the other hand, China might experience massive effect from other world powers because of its engagement and commitment in African internal affairs. Their purpose might focus on Chinese products safety, quality and protectionism strategies than ever before. Both China and Africa have to balance in their new found relationship to keep it on a win-win situation.