This book is a China-Africa relations expert Professor Deborah Brodigam written works, once published, aroused wide concern. Western critics consider the book on the misunderstanding of Chinese influence in Africa has made a powerful speech to refute. The author appreciates China's Africa brought wealth and opportunity, also mentioned the Chinese face challenges and risks. In her view, " the Western dragon as powerful and may pose a threat to others symbol ", perhaps Africans will have such a vague understanding, which is why she took the title as " dragon's gift " reason.