Book Review: Kenya's and Zambia's relations with China 1949-2019.

The book review discusses Jodie Yuzhou Sun's monograph, "Kenya's and Zambia's Relations with China 1949-2019," which examines the history of post-colonial Kenya's and Zambia's relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC) from ideological, political, economic, and social perspectives. The book challenges national histories and explores how these relations shaped historical narratives and contemporary issues. It also highlights the concept of 'African agency' and the role of various actors in directing the nature of China-Africa relations. The book is based on extensive research using secondary literature, archival resources, and oral histories. It contributes to the growing body of research on China-Africa relations and promotes pluralism in knowledge production. [Extracted from the article]