ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with an introductory background of the conflicts in Darfur and South Sudan, which clarify the fundamental reasons behind the current conflicts and China's growing interests in this area. It describes the three most influential factors in shaping China's responsibility policy in Sudan as responses to the three dynamic factors of international responsibility. The chapter highlights the influence of 'international pressure' and 'the host country's situation' on China's responsibility in Sudan and argues that, despite international criticism, China's interests do not always collide with the external demands. It then discusses China's limited role in resolving the crises in Sudan using the cases of Darfur and South Sudan, and argues that, although the China-Sudan relationship is asymmetric in favour of China, Beijing's capability to shoulder responsibility in Sudan and the effect of its Sudan policy is constrained by the environment in Sudan and the oppositions forces in Sudan.
