Charles Okeke

Natural allies Charles Okeke

The relationship between Africa and China in recent years has drawn opinions and postulations from policymakers, thought leaders and members of the academia. The increasing and exhilarating geopolitical dynamic of this affair continues to draw attention, pushing for more inquiries in this area. The probe for a more balanced alliance is one of the reasons this book needs to be in the bookshelves. China has always been a strong African ally particularly during the cold war; pushing and proclaiming socialist fraternity with most of the countries on the continent. Today, the story is very different. Over a million Chinese now live in Africa solely for the purpose of business. Chinese owned companies and private businesses have invaded the continent with diplomats and ordinary workers added to the teeming number. This new transformation makes for a very interesting research and one that is worth spending time on. Natural allies: Reconstructing the Africa-China relations for sustainability renders a far-reaching view of the relationship between the middle kingdom and the endowed continent.