AU, African Integration and China's Constructive Engagement

Luo Jianbo

Abstract: At the beginning of the 20th century, Africa begun its main line of historical development——political independence through solidarity and mutual cooperation among African people. Upon the completion of this historic mission, Africa commenced its pursuit of economic development and overall rejuvenation. Currently, the AU's development has not only significantly promoted economic revitalization, peace-building and security in Africa, but also dra-matically enhanced the international status of Africa through the collective strength and an increasingly unified stance, which makes the AU an important promoter and builder of a rejuvenation Africa in the 21st century. China has always been focused on partnership development with the AU, and gradually racketed up its appreciation of African integration as well as investments in Africa, thus playing an irreplaceable role in the current development process of Af-rica. Through constructive participation in the economic integration and peace and security building in Africa, China has not only helped Africa but also projected a positive image of a responsible big country by promoting the African process of political stability and economic development, which in turn has enhanced China's voice and influence in the fields of international peace and development.

Keywords: AU, Africa, Integration