Into Africa: China's Grab for Influence and Oil


 

Publication Date: March 2007

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Peter Brookes

Research Area: Economics

Keywords: Africa; oil

Type: Speech

Coverage: China Africa

Abstract:

China is seeking new markets for its export-driven economy and access to Africa's abundant natural resources, especially sources of energy. However, Beijing's broad energy, trade, political, diplomatic, and military interests and activities in Africa threaten to undermine long-standing international efforts to promote regional peace, prosperity, and democracy.