ABSTRACT
Few researchers have analysed China's international responsibility in Africa. Grimm emphasises China's importance to the world and provides a broad overview of the impact of China's engagement in Africa. A body of research focuses on the enterprise-level, that is, China's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Africa, but little addresses state level engagement, and much neglects the interaction between the state and enterprise levels. Some analysts view China's involvement in Africa from the governmental level. The assessment of China's engagement in Africa requires balanced criteria, the recognition of a fragmented 'China', and a diversified 'Africa'. Broadman's research is one of the few studies based on microeconomic data, using a survey of both Chinese and non-Chinese firms in South Africa, Ghana, Senegal and Tanzania. In summary, the assessment of China in Africa varies from case to case, country to country, and perspective to perspective. 'International responsibility' is a new concept in the international relations field.
