An Enemy from the East or Friends with Benefits: An Evaluation of Africa’s Trade Relations with China under BRICS
Paul S. Masumbe
Abstract:Over the past decade, Africa’s trading relationship with China has been growing exponentially. Most African countries have welcomed the trading policies and opportunities offered by China over other Western superpowers. With the emergence of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) bloc, and South Africa leading other African countries to join this grouping, Africa’s trading relationship will be greatly influenced by China and BRICS. Consequently, the key issue now is whether China and BRICS a… Show more
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