New directions in the study of Africa China media and communications engagements
ABSTRACT The Africa China media and communications field is a nascent but rapidly growing one. This paper provides an overview of the field, followed by a discussion of the theoretical pathways that can be considered as productive in taking the field forward. The paper argues for the need for rigorous theory building approaches, and makes some suggestions about how this field of study can be developed. The paper concludes with a discussion of potential further research issues.