Occasional Paper

The Chinese Stance on the Darfur Conflict

“China’s role in Sudan is one of the most closely watched and, in many circles, controversial relationships on the continent. This paper provides a Sudanese perspective and argues that, far from profiting from its close ties with Khartoum, the Chinese government has
experienced considerable difficulties. As a result of complexities arising from the ongoing conflict in Darfur, China has gradually changed its foreign policy approach towards Sudan.”