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Special Graduate Schools Graduate School of International Studies Department of International Development Cooperation 3. Theses(Master)

Exploring the Geopolitics of Sino-Angolan Cooperation

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dc.contributor.advisorIain Watson-
dc.contributor.authorChristopher, Nzefe-
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-08T08:22:02Z-
dc.date.available2018-11-08T08:22:02Z-
dc.date.issued2015-08-
dc.identifier.other20099-
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.ajou.ac.kr/handle/2018.oak/13174-
dc.description학위논문(석사)--Graduate School of International Studies Ajou University :국제개발협력과,2015. 8-
dc.description.tableofcontentsTable of Contents Abstract………………………………………………………………………………i Acknowledgements………………………………………………………………….ii Dedication…………………………………………………..…………………….…iii Table of Contents……………………………………………………………..……..iv Abbreviations…………………………………………………………….…………vii Chapter 1……………………………………………………………………………..……….1 1.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………1 1.2 Statement of Problem…………………………………………………………….4 1.3 Hypothesis of the Study……………………………………………………...…..6 1.4 Research Questions…………………………………………………...………….6 1.5 Assumptions…………………………………………………………...…………6 1.6 Significance of the Study…………………………………………………...……7 1.7 Literature Review.......…………………………………………………...………8 1.8 Theoretical Framework…………………………………………………………14 1.8.1 The Geopolitics Theory…………………………………………….15 1.8.2 The Soft Power Theory…………………………………………….17 1.8.3 The Complex Interdependence Theory……………………………..20 1.8.4 The Angolan Model………………………………………………...23 1.9 Methodology…………………………………………………………........…...24 1.10 Limitations of the Study…………………………………………………....25 1.11 Structure of the Study………………………………………………...…….25 Chapter 2.………………..………………………………..……………………….27 2.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………….….27 2.2 The rise of China as an emergent power………………………………………..28 2.3 China’s rise and the global geopolitical order………………………………….30 2.4 China’s energy situation………………………………………………………..32 2.5 Angola’s Economy…………………………………………………………......34 2.6 Angola’s oil production capacity……………………………………………….35 2.7 Angolan oil regulatory Agreement……………………………………………..36 2.8 The Washington Consensus versus the Beijing Consensus…………………….37 2.9 Western Aid versus Chinese Aid……………………….……………….…..….41 2.9.1 Western Aid………………………………………………………......42 2.9.2 Chinese Aid…………...………………………………………………44 2.10 China’s Foreign Policy………………………………………………………..46 2.11 Sino-Angolan Diplomatic Ties………………………………………………..50 Chapter 3……………..……………………………………………………………54 3.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………..54 3.2 Geopolitical Factors underpinning Sino-Angolan Cooperation……………..…57 3.2.1 Economic Drivers……………………………………………..………….57 3.2.1.1 Energy Security……………………………………………………..57 3.2.1.2 Bilateral Trade Flows between Angola and China…………………63 3.2.1.3 Foreign Direct Investment…………………………………...……..67 3.2.1.4 Impact of Chinese Investment on Angola’s Economy……………..69 3.2.2 Political Drivers…………………………………………...…..……..…...72 3.2.2.1 Strengthening the China Communist Party (CCP) Legitimacy…….75 3.2.2.2 Reducing Taiwan’s International Space and Recognition……….…76 3.2.2.3 Gain International Recognition as a Major Power…………………...…77 3.2.2.4 Synopsis…………………………………………………………….…..78 Chapter 4……………….,…………………………………………………………79 4.1 Conclusion………………………..…………………………………………….79 4.2 Recommendations………………………………………………………………80 References…..……………………………………………………………..………..82-
dc.language.isoeng-
dc.publisherGraduate School of International Studies Ajou University-
dc.rights아주대학교 논문은 저작권에 의해 보호받습니다.-
dc.titleExploring the Geopolitics of Sino-Angolan Cooperation-
dc.typeThesis-
dc.contributor.affiliation아주대학교 국제대학원-
dc.contributor.department국제대학원 국제개발협력학과-
dc.date.awarded2015. 8-
dc.description.degreeMaster-
dc.identifier.localId705423-
dc.identifier.urlhttp://dcoll.ajou.ac.kr:9080/dcollection/jsp/common/DcLoOrgPer.jsp?sItemId=000000020099-
dc.subject.keywordGeopolitics-
dc.description.alternativeAbstractAbstract For over a decade now, China and Angola have been engaged in an intense development cooperation that has caught the attention of development actors and pundits the world over. Prior to China’s renewed interest and engagement with Angola, Western donors and international financial institutions had not been able to provide the funding Angola badly needed to launch the reconstruction of her devastated economy and infrastructure because they expected the Angolan government to make some political and social reforms first before they could intervene. China’s development approach in Angola challenges this standard and goes beyond political conditionalities to propose a more effective development cooperation based on mutual benefits. This cooperation is characterized by business; trade and investment in which Angola trades her oil in exchange for infrastructure with China. This trade and investment formula in which resources are traded for infrastructure is known as oil-backed loans or infrastructure for oil loans. This is what makes the relationship between both countries pragmatic. This study has examined the geopolitical motivations behind China’s engagement with Angola. These motivations are economic and political. Economically, China’s motives are dominated by their thirst for energy resources especially oil. Politically, China seeks to isolate Taiwan and gain more stature in international politics. The main research question of this study is: What are the geopolitical considerations at the back China’s partnership with Angola at the dawn of the 21st Century? To answer this question, economic variables of China’s energy situation, her foreign trade with Angola and her foreign direct investment were examined. This research is largely qualitative even though some quantitative secondary data was used to show China’s geopolitical motivations towards Angola. The secondary research question was mainly answered by making some suggestions for Angola to diversify from her dependence on oil as the sole export commodity. Apart from dependence on oil some other problem areas were identified, notably governance and the absence of knowledge transfer strategies. It was also found that China’s new development approach has its own weaknesses despite the concrete results it has achieved in the area of infrastructure construction. The ultimate resolution is that inasmuch as Western aid and Chinese development assistance seek to solve development problems in Angola, and so long as neither the West nor China can replicate each other’s development model, Angola should rather adopt a more holistic approach by sorting out the constructive aspects of each of these development models to foster their own development agenda.-
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