ABSTRACT
China's active diplomacy in Africa and its massive investment in Africa's infrastructure have played a positive role for African countries' economic growth. Africa's rich resources, huge potential market, and strategic value contribute to China's rise as an economic and political power. China has integrated itself into the international political economy. In general, China's active participation in international political economy is good for China and many developing countries. China's political influence in the world will continue to grow corresponding to its expanding economic power. China's thirst for energy poses a common development problem for the international community. To assist Chinese commercial activities, the Chinese government has created the China Africa Business Council and the China Africa Cooperation Forum. In addition to inviting African officials and professionals to visit and be trained in China, China is sending professionals to Africa to train their counterparts. China is not involved in a zero-sum competition with the United States in Africa.
