ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book reveals a dynamic interaction among the interests of China, Africa and traditional players. It acknowledges the divergence between China and these norms, goes further to look at China-Africa by complementing the norm of 'international responsibility' with the developing countries' perspective and sets new criteria for the assessment. The newly established criteria for China-Africa responsibility acknowledge the close connection between the state's national interests (and motivations) and 'being responsible'. The theory of international responsibility argues that a state's responsibility policy is shaped by three influential factors: national interests, international expectations, and the recipient countries' demands. The book addresses the research problem of 'the compatibility of China's policy (and motivation behind it) and external requirements'. It also reveals that the evaluation of China's responsibility should employ broader criteria, relating to China's capability and Africa's situation.
