Pragmatism in Chinese political ideology and its impact on China-African relations

Abstract

It is impossible to begin a discussion on Sino-African relations without beginning from it's contemporary roots in the days of China's paramount leader Mao Zedong. Mao's proposition of the "Three Worlds Theory" was the beginning and basis of contemporary Sino-African relations from the 1960s. It is hence important to trace its beginnings from the political ideology of Mao to the present day ideology of pragmatism.