Kiala, Carine Zamay2011-09-092011-09-092010-12Kiala CZ 2010, 'China-Angola aid relations : strategic cooperation for development?' South African Journal of International Affairs, vol. 17, no. 3 pp. 313-331. [http://www.informaworld.com/]1022-0461 (print)1938-0275 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17253Until recently the international donor community has predominantly consisted of members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). However, China does not entirely conform to the OECD on matters related to aid; it is also not a member of the DAC. Hence, the data on China’s aid, as well as its focus, purpose, terms and conditions are controversial because they are not clear. Furthermore, on the receiving end, Angola is equally reticent to discuss its management of state funds. The uncertainties and the opaque nature of diplomatic relations are compounded by a perceived overlap and ambiguity between aid and investment. The objective of the study is to examine China Angola aid relations and provide critical judgement of it characterising strategic cooperation for the development of Angola.en© 2010 The South African Institute of International AffairsAid relationsDevelopment aidStrategic alliances (Business)Economic development -- International cooperationChina -- Commercial treatiesAngola -- Commercial treatiesPostprint Article