+The Growing Presence of Chinese Investment in Africa: The Motivations and ImplicationsDanielle Daley Multi Presidential Regime nSouth Africa-Constitutional Parliamentary Republic nAlgeria- Semi- Presidential Republic nNigeria-Federal Republic 8+Methodology: Polity Not Statistically Significant+We hypothesize that natural resources “are at the core of Chinas economic interests in Africaor perhaps even tis overall interest in the continent” (Tull 465).10+Hypothesis: Natural Resources“Africas resource rich countries are in a position to provide an ample percentage of Chinas requirement.” (Tull 465) 11+Natural Resources: Oil$360 Billion 13 Million 202012+Natural Resources: Agriculture 7%Mozambique Mawali 1,338,299,50013+Natural Resources: Precious Metals Democratic Republic of Congo & Zambia South Africa & Algeria Copper & Cobalt Iron Ore & Platinum 14+Methodology: Natural Resources Not Statistically Significant+We hypothesize that there is a positive correlation between increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and GDP (per) capita. 16+Hypothesis: Relationship between Chinese FDI & Economic Growth in African“aid and investment in infrastructure are bringing desperately needed capital to the continent” (Zafar 103). nChinese government officials “have been cautious to stress that their foreign policy was not a sort of “charity” it is one based on “mutual benefit.” (Deborah and Adam Gaye). 17+Hypothesis: Relationship between Chinese FDI & Economic Growth in African“the Chinese government is not only fulfilling its aid promises to Africa,” a Zambian policy-maker noted, “but it is also encouraging Chinese companies to invest in infrastructure development in Africa.”(Isaac Idun-Arkhurst and James Laing 17). nAdditionally, with Chinese increased investment in Africa, projects there were never completed, are being revived at a lower cost. nAnd more importantly, with Chinas increased interest in the region, more and more nations are recognizing Africas potential in the future. 18+Methodology: Relationship between Chinese Foreign Direct Investment & Economic Growth in AfricaNot Statistically Significant+ConclusionnChina is not influenced by the presence of natural resources or the type of government an African nation has.nWhat is the motive then? Are the lack of conditions and concern for regime healthy for the economic growth of an African nation? nIs China “ambulance-chasing”? nHow will Chinas role as the “alternate” influence future relationships among African nations and the West? 191920+Future Work nLimited Data- Relatively New Topic of DiscussionnExports and Imports nExplore other reasons why China is investing in Africa