The African private sector must play a more active role in advocating for the continent’s interests in discussions with China, the world’s second largest economy.
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The past eight Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summits, since 2000, have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa.
A new, green theme is shaping relations between China and Africa: the global renewable energy race.
There are fears that escalating US-Chinese tensions could threaten the independence of African and other nonaligned nations.
The “Chinese Model” for development could be a blueprint for the modernisation and transformation of African economies.
Not enough credit is given to the agency African governments have in their dealings with China.
Relations between the US and Africa are unlikely to improve while Trump remains president. But that doesn’t mean the continent should remain passive.
Newly translated Chinese Ministry of Education records shine light on China’s shifting place in the global higher education landscape.
The African Union is changing the way it does business. Its new reforms, led by Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, call for fewer strategic priorities and addressing bureaucratic bottlenecks.
The Chinese government has an interest in presenting a positive narrative about Africa to its citizens. But the new commercial media is challenging this by prioritising sensational stories.
The time has come for developed nations to eliminate the large pockets of ignorance which exist in their societies about Africa and other peoples. Globalisation demands that people think differently.
Although ‘race’ as a biological category was discredited long ago, racial thinking or racialism is still common in China.
China has many climate issues, but the steps the country is taking to combat these issues is being recognised worldwide.
China needs to do more to manage the balance between conservation and tourism to protect its rich biodiversity.
For the grand plans unveiled at the China-Africa summit to succeed, Africa will have to cooperate more extensively. The larger and more successful nations need to become sub-regional leaders.
China’s experience indicates that special economic zones can help countries in Africa attract foreign investors, diversify their economies and promote manufacturing.
China’s Confucius Institutes given foreigners a chance to learn more about the country. Africa must be careful that its universities’ partnerships with Confucius Institutes don’t create dependency.
China offers an alternative to traditional donors and investors in low- and middle-income countries. Adding to its appeal is its focus on infrastructure projects.
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Honorary Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
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Research fellow, University of Pretoria
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Senior Lecturer in Environment and Development at the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy, SOAS, University of London
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Research Fellow at the Centre for Chinese Studies, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science
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Senior Researcher: China Africa, South African Institute of International Affairs
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