China in North Africa: A strategic partnership Imen Belhadj and Degang Sun, with the collaboration of

The last two decades have witnessed China’s success in establishing a strong presence in the African continent, particularly in terms of trade, investment and economic cooperation. The Sino-African trade volume had increased from less than $10 billion in 2003 to $210.2 billion in 2013, a remarkable leap forward. China’s engagement in Africa has become one of the hottest debates in the world affairs. In this chapter, we shall explore the relationship between China and the North African region that will have a full spectrum of Chinese engagement.