China + Africa

China + AfricaAn exploration of the value of Sino-African trade relations.

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2Is this China?

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Or is this China?

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5Maybe this?

6Maybe he is China?

7All of these are China and more!

8History of TradeChinese artifacts found in Africa from 960Exploration by Zheng He 1416Visited Africa twice out of seven tripsTreasure shipsPeriod of isolation from 1600s until 1911

9Why Establish Relations with Africa?Mao sought an independent ChinaAgainst dominating and western influenceAssisted countries with freedom struggleTanZam RailroadUnited Nation voteOver one third from African countries

10Chinas Trade PolicyMutual respect for each others territorial integrityNon-aggressionNon-interference in each others internal affairsEquality and mutual benefitPeaceful coexistence11Trade policy in action

12Successful economic reformsHousehold-responsibility systemFour ModernizationsAgricultureIndustryNational DefenseScience & Technology

Deng XiaopingSocialism with Chinese characteristics13A Fast Growing ChinaApproximate population: 1.3 billion (July 2010 est.)Fast economic growth fuels need for natural resourcesOil, timber, natural gas

14Chinas Aid InvestmentsChina spurs growth in countries where traditional forms of aid arent willing to investExamples: Sudan, Zimbabwe

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18Chinas Oil Safari?

19Oil imports 1993 importing oilTried to access recognized producersUntapped location in need of infrastructure

20Chinas oil statistics3.5 million barrels per day (2006)13.1 million barrels per day (2030)Africas oil exportsChina imported 9%United States imported 33%China is the second largest oil importer in the world21Chinas other imports2008 Worlds top consumerTimberZincIron and steelLeadAluminumNickelCopperAs well as tin, coal, cotton, and rubber.22

23Largest exporter of oil to China

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What does it mean for the future?

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