China’s Economic Engagement in Africa

Table Of Contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• About the author(s)/editor(s)
• About the book
• This eBook can be cited
• Table of Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Maps
• List of Tables
• List of Abbreviations
• Deutsche Zusammenfassung
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• 1.1 The Background of the Relations Between China and Africa
• 1.1.1 China’s Foreign Policy Instruments in Africa
• 1.1.1.1 Diplomatic Engagement
• 1.1.1.2 Exchange and Cultural Programs
• 1.1.1.3 Engagement in Media and Commercials
• 1.1.1.4 Foreign Aid in Chinese Characteristics
• 1.2 China in Angola
• 1.2.1 Historical Background of the Relations between China and Angola
• 1.2.2 Angola’s Importance for China
• 1.2.3 China’s Importance for Angola
• 1.3 Literature Review
• 1.3.1 Negative Perspective: China as a Resource Grabber and a Neo-Colonialist Power
• 1.3.2 Chinese Way of Aid and Its Effects on Development, Economic Growth in Africa
• 1.4 Theoretical Framework and Methodological Approach
• 1.4.1 Explanation of the Theory in the Scope of Economic Relations Between China and Angola
• 1.4.2 Methodological Approach
• 1.4.3 Purpose of the Study and Research Hypothesis
• Chapter 2: Angola Mode as an Indicator of Economic Interdependence and a Facilitating Factor for Trade, Oil and Infrastructure Contracts
• 2.1 Development of Angola Mode as an Indicator of Economic Interdependence
• 2.2 Chinese Credits as a Key to Success in Obtaining Contracts in Three Sectors: Trade, Oil and Infrastructure
• 2.2.1 Chinese Credits as Trade Facilitating Factors
• 2.2.2 Chinese Credits as Facilitating Factors for China’s Access to Angolan Oil Blocks
• 2.2.3 Chinese Credits as Facilitating Factors for Infrastructure Contracts
• 2.2.3.1 Construction of Roads, Bridges and Railways
• 2.2.3.2 Construction of Telecommunication Facilities
• 2.2.3.3 Urban Construction
• 2.2.3.4 Construction of Power Plants
• Conclusion of the Chapter
• Chapter 3: Business Cooperation Between China and Angola
• 3.1 Cooperation in Oil and Diamond Sector
• 3.2 Cooperation in the Automotive Sector
• 3.3 Cooperation in Agricultural and Fishing Sector
• Conclusion of the Chapter
• Chapter 4: The Impacts of the Bilateral Economic Relations on Angola’s Preferences
• 4.1 The Impacts on the Angolan Governing Party MPLA
• 4.2 The Impacts on Angola’s Socio-Economic Development
• 4.3 The Impacts on Angola’s Labor Market
• 4.4 The Impacts on the Financial Institutions of Angola
• 4.5 The Impacts on the Environment
• 4.6 The Impacts on Sonangol’s Global Presence through the Joint Venture ‘China Sonangol International Holding Ltd. (CSIH)’
• 4.7 The Impacts on the Traditional Economic Partners of Angola
• Chapter 5: Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Appendices
• Appendix 1: China’s African Policy
• Appendix 2: Chinese Footprints in Angola
• Appendix 3: Map of Angola