China-Africa Relations in an Era of Great Transformations

’As the world moves towards greater multipolarity, locating China-Africa within the broader structural picture is ever more needed. Deploying an analysis inspired by Karl Polanyi, the book investigates Sino-African ties within the context of evolving sets of global relations and asks whether we are indeed witnessing a "double movement" unfold, where varieties of capitalisms recover some of the lost ground ceded to hyper-liberalism. The implications for Africa in this milieu are skillfully investigated.’ Ian Taylor, University of St. Andrews, UK ’This new book makes three contributions: the nexus between the rise of China and the development of African countries; the new era of programs of social inclusion and the promotion of equality between nations; and a new perception of security through international inclusion. Through the case of Africa, Li Xing explains China’s rise and the transformation of the international system, from Central Asia to Latin America. China’s role in the world, the recent focus of global debates, generates ideas of menace, challenge or opportunity. While competing with China in Africa, Brazil is China’s most important partner in Latin America. As BRICS, Brazil shares with China similar views in bilateral and international relations: opportunities for self-government, for improving trade and investment, and for creating a multipolar world order.’ Amado Luiz Cervo, University of Brasilia, Brazil '... a worthwhile read for curious scholars, especially those interested in Chinese foreign policy or the BRICS. ... on the strength of its more stellar chapters alone it is worth reading, even for specialists. For those interested in Chinese foreign policy more broadly, China-Africa Relations is also worth reading provided the audience understands that, in the world of diplomacy and beyond, government officials are not always honest.' Asian Journal of Social Science