CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION 2II. HISTORY OF CHINA IN AFRICA 4III. THE POSITIVE RESULTS 6IV. CAUSE FOR CONCERN 10V. CONCLUDING CONSIDERATIONS 13BIBLIOGRAPHY 14I. INTRODUCTION In the global media and especially in the US print media, not a day goes by without mention of China and its internal affairs, or its relations with one or another country. China has become a strong topic in current affairs thanks to its new role as a sponsor and facilitator of growth and development projects in developing countries. The only region of the world where China's influence has recently become pervasive is Africa. This influence, however, faces harsh criticism from the media, the West and the world at large. In contrast, other observers' sincere opinions express deep praise for the positive and necessary support China is currently providing to African countries. This dual vision of China's development work in Africa has naturally led to a Ying and Yang identity, and could perhaps slow down the full potential of Chinese investment and development projects on the continent. This article, in response, aims to produce a more crystallized review and understanding of China's role in Africa, researching both positive and negative aspects in the implementation of China's role and clarifying whether it has advanced growth and/or development. global media in maintaining their appeal and...... middle of paper ......ndon: Allen Lane, 2012. 45-74. Press.PBS. “Trade relations between China and Sudan complicate the Darfur crisis.” PBS News. April 25, 2006. January 20, 2013. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/china-darfur_04-25-06.html Power, Marcus, Giles Mohan, and May Tan-Mullins. China's resource diplomacy in Africa: fueling development? Houndmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. Print.Steinvig, Morten. “China tries to save a dilemma in Sudan.” Forsvaret.dk. Np, nd Web. January 23, 2013.Taylor, Ian. China and Africa: commitment and compromise. Oxon, UK: Routledge, 2006.Taylor, Ian. China's new role in Africa. Boulder: Lynne Rienner, 2009. Print. “The Lunatic Fringe of Chinese Immigrants Must Be Reprimanded – Part 9.” Modernghana.com. Np, nd Web. January 21, 2013.Van Zeller, Marianna. Avant-garde: Chinatown, Africa. Np: Current TV, March 5, 2009. Video.