英文摘要 |
China has a well-established history of non-intervention when it comes to its foreign policy, one that this paper argues is similar to that of the international organization regime that was established after World War II. China's non-intervention is often a source of criticism, suggesting it allows China to reap the economic benefits of doing business with autocratic regimes and local warlords while ignoring political and human rights abuses. At the same time, the policy is one that has established important relations with numerous governments since the 1940s and must not be considered as significantly different from recognition of state sovereignty that has defined the international organization regime since the end of World War II. This essay argues that China's non-intervention policy is similar to the recognition of national sovereignty promoted by the international organization regime since 1945. Further, I argue that we need to revisit the concept of non-intervention itself as China continues to invest heavily in economic sectors that are changing the political and economic landscape of Rwanda and the DRC, albeit in different ways. This essay explores whether or not Chinese interests will be able to remain removed from the politics of the Great Lakes countries as they continue to cultivate relations with the ruling regimes of the region. |