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Abstract

This dissertation explores the veracity of neo-colonial claims made regarding the Sino-African relationship to ascertain the extent of neo-colonialism present in the relationship. This study aims to do so through analysis of neo-colonialism as a concept in the context of Sino-African relations, the exploration of colonialism and its legacy on African nations, providing a bridge of understanding for neo-colonialism, and the case studies of Zambia and Angola to act as the main bodies of analysis of the extent of Sino-African neo-colonialism.  To achieve these aims the author employs a neo-colonial theoretical framework, extrapolating the judgements of the theory and applying them into a Sino-African context. Furthermore, this dissertation utilises a mixture of primary and secondary sources to achieve a well-rounded analysis and understanding of the topic. The main findings of this study indicates that there are elements of neo-colonialism present in the Sino-African relationship, mainly taking the form of a predatory and imperialist approach to the extraction of natural resources, disregard for African nations’ economic welfare and the manipulation of international political decisions externally.

Course: International Relations and Politics - BA (Hons) - C0694

Date Deposited: 2024-01-15

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