ABSTRACT
Sudan is often called the most controversial case in the wave of Chinese engagements with Africa (Large, 2007: 57). In particular, the developments in the Southern and in the Darfur region and the pressure on China in 2008 before the Olympics are important factors in understanding China's role in Africa. Our ambition is not to give a complete overview of the Chinese presence in Sudan, but we would like to understand the reasons for and the impact of the Chinese involvement in this country.
