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China + Africa An exploration of the value of Sino-African trade relations.
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Is this China?
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Or is this China?
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…or this?
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…Maybe this?
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…Maybe he is China?
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All of these are China and more!
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History of Trade Chinese artifacts found in Africa from 960 Exploration by Zheng He 1416 ◦ Visited Africa twice out of seven trips ◦ Treasure ships Treasure ships Period of isolation from 1600s until 1911
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Why Establish Relations with Africa? Mao sought an independent China ◦ Against dominating and ‘western’ influence ◦ Assisted countries with freedom struggle ◦ TanZam Railroad United Nation vote ◦ Over one third from African countries
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China’s Trade Policy 1. Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity 2. Non-aggression 3. Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs 4. Equality and mutual benefit 5. Peaceful coexistence
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Trade policy in action
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Successful economic reforms ◦ Household-responsibility system ◦ Four Modernizations Agriculture Industry National Defense Science & Technology Deng Xiaoping Socialism with Chinese characteristics
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A Fast Growing China Approximate population: 1.3 billion (July 2010 est.) Fast economic growth fuels need for natural resources ◦ Oil, timber, natural gas
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China’s Aid Investments China spurs growth in countries where traditional forms of aid aren’t willing to invest ◦ Examples: Sudan, Zimbabwe
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China’s Oil Safari?
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Oil imports 1993 importing oil ◦ Tried to access recognized producers ◦ Untapped location in need of infrastructure
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China’s oil statistics 3.5 million barrels per day (2006) 13.1 million barrels per day (2030) Africa’s oil exports ◦ China imported 9% ◦ United States imported 33% China is the second largest oil importer in the world
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China’s other imports 2008 Worlds top consumer ◦ Timber ◦ Zinc ◦ Iron and steel ◦ Lead ◦ Aluminum ◦ Nickel ◦ Copper ◦ As well as tin, coal, cotton, and rubber.
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Largest exporter of oil to China
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Copper Mining
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What does it mean for the future?
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