West. Publications concerning Sino-African relations have increased rapidly over the last decade. Instead of asking whether or not Chinäs role in SSA is a positive for the continent¿s political, economic and social development, this book focuses on often overlooked African publics and how they perceive Chinäs engagement. Moreover, instead of constructing a uniform ¿China meets Africä narrative, this work examines Chinäs presence in sub-Saharan Africa on a country-by-country basis, accounting for the intensity of Chinese engagement, the country¿s domestic political institutions, and the way in which political entrepreneurs within these systems choose to utilize Chinese involvement as an instrument of political mobilization. It will be of interest to scholars and policy-makers concerned with Africa and China's development and international relations. ¿