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The study aims to analyze the effects of China's economic engagement in Africa on its image and social acceptance.

China’s image in Africa: economic engagement and the challenge of social acceptance

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This article examines how China’s economic actions shape its image in Africa, indicating complex social dynamics.

The study aims to analyze the effects of China's economic engagement in Africa on its image and social acceptance.
Employing soft power theory for analysis.
Investigating infrastructure projects, trade partnerships, and cultural diplomacy strategies.
Evaluating local African responses to Chinese influence and economic initiatives.
Economic initiatives yield tangible benefits for African communities.
Social legitimacy relies on cultural integration over merely material investments.
Local agency plays a critical role in negotiating Chinese influence against a backdrop of socio-political challenges.

Tewodros Woldearegay (2026) studied this question.

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