Global Competition or Convergence?

Abstract

1.1 The Goals of China's Engagement in Africa1.1.1 China's Economic Growth; 1.1.2 Political Objectives: China as a Global Power; 1.1.3 China's Competition with Taiwan; 1.2 Key Actors in China's Policy on Africa; 1.2.1 Classification and Characteristic of Key Actors; 1.2.2 The Relations among the Actors: Contradictions in China's Africa Policy; 1.3 China's Strategy in Africa; 1.3.1 High Profile Diplomacy; 1.3.2 Package Deals: Resources for Infrastructure; 1.3.3 Foreign Aid; 1.3.4 Going to Risky Places; 1.3.5 Military Cooperation; 2. The U.S. Policy on Africa; 2.1 U.S. Goals in Africa.