Ampiah (East Asian studies, U. of Leeds, United Kingdom) and Naidu (Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch U., South Africa) note that the growing relationship between China and many African countries may be one of the most important developments of the post-Cold War period. Further, the geo-political significance can't be understated because China now seems to be challenging the monopolies of the United States, Britain, and France in Africa. This book includes nine detailed case studies of African countries from 16 contributors and provides an assessment of China's Africa policy and its interests in relation to those countries. It is distributed in the United States by ISBS. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)