Zeitschrift für Massenkommunikation und Journalismus

To Discuss Different Reports about Chinese Investment in Africa and CIF

Abstract

Honoratus Joseph Ishengoma

The purpose of this paper is to explore the increased investment in Africa continent done by the People’s Republic of China. Focus is on how these investments manifest itself and how do other people report on this relationship. First how has the relationship changed over time and second from an African perspective is this relation beneficial? And finally the research paper discusses the impact of China International Fund (CIF) and the factors affecting the reports. We have to keep in mind that there is no any report published by African countries (government) about China investment in Africa. All of the reports and publications are done under the assistance of Western countries. This paper reviews China’s historical relationship with Africa, accounts for its new investments on the continent and assesses whether the relation is bad of good on both sides.