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This research investigates African leaders' perceptions of China's economic activities and their implications amidst U.S.-China tensions.

Navigating the U.S.‐China Rivalry: African Leaders' Perspectives on China's Non‐Western Economic Engagement in Africa

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Exploratory study examines how African leaders perceive China's economic engagement and its implications.

This research investigates African leaders' perceptions of China's economic activities and their implications amidst U.S.-China tensions.
Qualitative methodology using document analysis and elite interviews.
Focused on the perspectives of African leaders.
Analyzed through a Neo-realist theoretical lens.
Chinese investments significantly enhance infrastructure development in Africa.
Concerns raised about long-term financial dependency on China.
Limited technology transfer from Chinese entities to African states.
Africa is seen as an active participant in the U.S.-China rivalry, not merely a passive arena.

Huang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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