This manuscript examines Sino-North Africa relations on a bilateral
level since World War II. It highlights the depth of China's
involvement in the region with each country on a five dimensional
approach: energy security, trade relations, political relations,
arms sales/security cooperation, and cultural relations. Regarding
each of these criteria, North Africa holds a strategic significance
to China's national security, vital interests, territorial
integrity, sovereignty, regime survival, and economic prosperity.
China has been an integral part of the political developments on
North Africa political scene since the early 1950s. It has
supported the region's quest for independence and national
liberation, exchanged diplomatic recognition, and established
political partnerships. Apparently, the peoples of the North Africa
and Africa at large are enthusiastic about China's increasingly
involved role. However, China's heavy involvement in the
continent's oil sector, minerals, fisheries, corporate-practices,
and its unconditional support to autocracies is mobilizing some
resentment over China's intentions in the region. Some intellectual
trends are currently equating China with imperialism and
neo-imperialism. Therefore, to ensure equitable relations with
Africa, China and its corporations should refrain from colonial
practices, exploitation, and environmental degradation. China also
needs to contribute to the region's process of development,
industrialization, development, and stability. Otherwise, its
presence might not endure in comparison to British, French,
Spanish, or Portuguese presence in the continent.
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