Chinese Involvement in the Algerian Conflict (1954-1962): A Historical Examination

Abstract

The Algerian revolution stands out as one of the movements that transcended national boundaries, garnering support across political, economic, cultural, and military realms. China emerged as a key supporter, driven by its own struggles against foreign colonialism and a shared desire to liberate the Algerians from French occupation. This support was marked by financial contributions, military assistance, and political solidarity, all aimed at dismantling French colonial dominance. France's colonial hold over Algeria, and by extension its representation of colonial arrogance, faced a formidable challenge with the rise of the Algerian cause and the changing global dynamics post-1945, particularly after the Bermuda Triangle Conference in 1957, which marked the U.S.'s ascendancy and its opposition to communism. To simplify our upcoming research, we have divided it into two main axes: the Algerian Revolution (1954-1962) and China's stance on the Algerian Revolution (1955-1962), focusing on political, military, and financial support.