An assessment of Ghana-China relations (2000-2020): benefits and challenges to Ghana

China's relations with African countries have grown significantly over the last two decades. A large of Chinese nationals have temporarily relocated to various parts of the continent in recent years to engage in trade, mining, and other businesses. The limited to no approach on Sino-African relations has created mixed feelings among Africans and especially scholars. A wide range of academic publications on Sino-African relations in recent times have especially focused on the impact of China on African economies. The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges and opportunities in Ghana-China relations using realism and liberalism as theoretical Fameworks. According to the study, local communities and Chinese investors are at odds, while relations between the two governments are improving. However, in accordance with China's realist foreign policy orientation, and despite increasing trade, aid, and investment in Ghana, Beijing has reaped greater benefits.

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Human Science Research Council SA
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2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32364261
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An assessment of Ghana-China relations (2000-2020): benefits and challenges to Ghana

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An assessment of Ghana-China relations (2000-2020): benefits and challenges to Ghana

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Abstract

China's relations with African countries have grown significantly over the last two decades. A large of Chinese nationals have temporarily relocated to various parts of the continent in recent years to engage in trade, mining, and other businesses. The limited to no approach on Sino-African relations has created mixed feelings among Africans and especially scholars. A wide range of academic publications on Sino-African relations in recent times have especially focused on the impact of China on African economies. The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges and opportunities in Ghana-China relations using realism and liberalism as theoretical Fameworks. According to the study, local communities and Chinese investors are at odds, while relations between the two governments are improving. However, in accordance with China's realist foreign policy orientation, and despite increasing trade, aid, and investment in Ghana, Beijing has reaped greater benefits.

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