LEADER 04959nam 2200613 450 001 9910787883003321 005 20230803195409.0 010 $a1-61251-251-8 035 $a(CKB)2670000000530581 035 $a(EBL)1577564 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001132164 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11574176 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001132164 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)11146640 035 $a(PQKB)10178202 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1577564 035 $a(DLC) 2013049872 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1577564 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10861458 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL685943 035 $a(OCoLC)865452370 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000530581 100 $a20140501h20142014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aExploiting Africa $ethe influence of Maoist China in Algeria, Ghana, and Tanzania /$fDonovan C. Chau 210 1$aAnnapolis, Maryland :$cNaval Institute Press,$d2014. 210 4$dİ2014 215 $a1 online resource (225 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 0 $a1-322-54661-4 311 0 $a1-61251-250-X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aTable of Contents; List of Maps; Acknowledgments; Introduction: The Chinese Arrive; PART I: WHY AFRICA?; 1. Objectives; 2. Organizations; PART II: NORTHERN EXPOSURE; 3. Initial Entry; 4. Supporting Independence; 5. Close and Militant; PART III: NO GOLD; 6. Ripe for Revolution?; 7. Toward Revolutionary Friendship; 8. Revolution Derailed; PART IV: EASTERN JEWEL; 9. Independence and Revolution; 10. Open Door; 11. Railway to Friendship; Conclusion: The Chinese Remain; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About the Author 330 $a"The purpose of this book is to provide an historical examination of China's activities in Africa, an important yet overlooked aspect of the broader subject of China in Africa today. There is a tendency of observers of China in Africa to always look forward; however, there is a need to look backward. Modern China's historical presence in Africa must be scrutinized in order to understand the context of its current and future actions on the continent. As the book will illustrate, China in the past meddled in the affairs of Africa, in places like Algeria, Ghana, and Tanzania. It did so for self-interest, for the benefit of the Communist Party of China, specifically its leaders' strategic objective, which was to demonstrate influence in the world, that is, power in international politics. Though its material resources were scant in the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's, China nevertheless used them, in addition to devoting time and attention to Africa. It was a Meddling Dragon. China was not required to devote time, attention, and resources to Africa. But it did, in Algeria, Ghana, and Tanzania, especially. China skillfully used its limited diplomatic, intelligence, and economic means to gain traction on the continent. It sought influence through a combination of means - through shaping perceptions, developing personal relationships, and providing tangible assistance. There was a rhyme and reason to China's early approach to the continent. And that rhyme and reason remains much the same today. Viewed in the broader historical and strategic contexts, China's current presence in Africa demonstrates continuity with the past rather than a renewed focus. This book contributes vitally to the discourse on Sino-African history and adds to the contemporary strategic understanding and debate about China in Africa. The Chinese arrived on the African continent without fanfare, yet maintained an active and influential presence, a presence which ultimately was more pragmatic than revolutionary. Though often couched in ideological rhetoric, China's behavior in Africa in the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's demonstrated goals and actions of an aspiring great power in the world. Contemporary China receives much more attention in Africa, as it does everywhere else around the world. Nevertheless, it is crucial to understand the nature and character of China's historical actions on the African continent in order to properly grasp its future policies. Rather than merely looking forward, one must look backward to comprehend the true nature of China in Africa"--$cProvided by publisher. 607 $aChina$xForeign relations$zAfrica 607 $aAfrica$xForeign relations$zChina 607 $aChina$xForeign relations$y1949-1976 607 $aChina$xForeign relations$zAlgeria 607 $aAlgeria$xForeign relations$zChina 607 $aChina$xForeign relations$zGhana 676 $a327.5106 686 $aHIS008000$2bisacsh 700 $aChau$b Donovan C.$01103367 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910787883003321 996 $aExploiting Africa$93848986 997 $aUNINA