China's Trade and Investment Relationship with Africa

Executive Briefings on Trade (USITC), 2013

2 Pages Posted: 18 Apr 2019

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Lauren Gamache

Independent

Alexander B. Hammer

U.S. International Trade Commission

Lin Jones

U.S. International Trade Commission

Date Written: April 1, 2013

Abstract

China’s trade and investment relationship with Africa is important to both trading partners. For China, Africa represents a growing source of raw materials –most importantly crude oil, iron ore/concentrates, and copper-- which have helped fuel China’s rapid infrastructure development. For Africa, China represents a major trading partner and investor that provides it with cheap consumer products, buys its natural resources, and helps build its infrastructure.

This briefing describes China’s trade and investment in Africa’s major raw material markets, and addresses the roles that Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and special economic zones have played in this relationship. This bilateral trade relationship is relevant to U.S. firms, as changing Chinese demand and supply conditions can impact global commodity prices and competitive conditions for U.S. firms operating in Africa.

Keywords: China, Africa, trade, investment, fdi, foreign direct investment

JEL Classification: E00, F00

Suggested Citation

Gamache, Lauren and Hammer, Alexander B. and Jones, Lin, China's Trade and Investment Relationship with Africa (April 1, 2013). Executive Briefings on Trade (USITC), 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3370575

Lauren Gamache

Independent

Alexander B. Hammer (Contact Author)

U.S. International Trade Commission ( email )

500 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20436
United States
(202) 205-3271 (Phone)

Lin Jones

U.S. International Trade Commission ( email )

500 E Street SW
Washington, DC 20436
United States

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