CHINA IN AFRICA: A MODERN STORY OF COLONIZATION? : A case study of China’s engagement in Angola

Abstract: This study conducts a single descriptive analysis of China’s engagement in Angola and has the purpose of examining if there are any features of Neocolonialism in regards to China’s relationship with Angola from 2000-2017. In doing so, it was required to operationalize Neocolonialism into five main dimensions and use them as sorting tools. These dimensions included factors such as, political interference, economic influence, financial dependence, military appearances, and cultural/educational reinforcement. The material that have been used in this study are academic journals, NGO reports, Chinese ministry press releases, policy papers and various types of  other political documents concerning the two countries in question. The end result based on the established theoretical framework indicate that there are some features of neocolonial tendencies mostly within the economic and financial field of area and that the intensity of these are recognized as being extensive. However, the overall presence of Neocolonialism in Angola is considered being low as China’s presence in Angola mainly includes two neocolonial dimensions. Yet, China and Angola’s relationship can today best be understood as being of mutual benefit.