By Christina Oswalt

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Melissa Martinez

Abstract

Based on case studies of Zambia, Kenya, and Ghana, this thesis seeks to answer the question: How does Chinese FDI impact free speech, free press, and internet freedom in African countries? By analyzing legislation and Chinese FDI in these countries over a ten-year period, this study finds that FDI from China decreases freedom of expression and internet freedom in host countries.