China's foreign policy focuses on its core national interests, with Africa being a peripheral concern despite significant investments. China prioritizes relations with the U.S., Russia, and neighboring countries over Africa. While China has invested more in Africa than in the U.S., its foreign trade is primarily with the U.S., EU, and ASEAN countries. Africa values China as a political ally due to its influence in the UN. China's foreign policy is split between being a developed power in the world economy and positioning itself as a developing country alongside other regions like Asia, Latin America, and Africa.