Communist China's Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa: An Appraisal

摘要

The diversity prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa combined with the youthfulness of its countries and corresponding dependence on outside assistance has created a condition which could easily lead to Communist encroachment. Red China foresaw this possibility several years ago, and is in the position of vying with the Soviet Union for dominance in the region. Competing also are many nations of the Free World through major efforts by former colonial powers as well as international organizations. Communist China's strategy in the region evolves from her basic goals of extending Red Chinese hegemony over Asia, attaining status as a major world power, and achieving leadership over the world Communist movement. Africa stands second in terms of Red China's global priorities with the objectives there of increasing political influence, supplanting Russian influence where prevalent, and ejecting any Western oriented type of political system.