China leads the world when it comes to investment and influence on the African continent. The extent of Chinese investment in Africa is well known and much has been written about China s foray into Africa. However, most of the available material has approached this issue by looking at China as the New Colonialist more interested in Africa s vast natural resources than working in partnership for sustained development. Whilst China s interest in Africa s resources is evident, it is just half of the story.

China s foray into Africa goes beyond its appetite for natural resources and...