Співробітництво Китаю та Африки: сучасний стан і перспективи

The objective of this article is to overview the Sino-African relations at the current stage. The main aspects of the policy of the People's Republic of China in relation to the African continent are defined, which include multilateral political dialogue, promotion of development in various areas: investment, social-humanitarian, trade-economic. Rapid economic growth and the expansion of sales markets in the twenty-first century have led to China's significant political influence on regional and global processes and becoming the second largest economy with a significant impact on world trade. China and Africa are united not only by a history of conflict-free cooperation, but also by common interests, goals and development objectives. They share common positions on such key issues as sovereignty and territorial integrity, national interests and various areas of development. China's foreign policy is characterized by the expansion of influence, diversification of interests and strategic investment in Africa, which is carried out through the policy of "soft power". Despite the lack of a clear strategic goal for the African continent, China is working to build a stable network of strategic allies, which is crucial for its geopolitical influence expansion. The findings of the study indicate that in view of Africa's rapid growth, its economic potential, increased interest and growing competition from global players such as the EU and the US, it also prompts China to seek new ways for cooperation with Africa, strengthen ties and increase influence in the region. The article is written within the framework of the neorealist paradigm and focuses on the national interest as the main factor in the foreign policy of states. The author uses a systemic approach to analyze China's relations with African countries, considering them as an integrated system that includes political, economic and humanitarian subsystems.