China S Diplomacy In Eastern And Southern Africa

Author : Seifudein Adem
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317167280

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China's Diplomacy in Eastern and Southern Africa by Seifudein Adem Pdf

In contemporary discourse on China-Africa relations, there are, on the one hand, the Sino-pessimists who see China as a giant vacuum-cleaner, sucking up Africa’s resources in order to fuel its own rapid industrialization, and destroying Africa’s development potential in the process. On the other hand, the Sino-optimists see China as the ultimate savior of Africa, capable of or willing to 'develop' the continent. Between the two divergent schools of thought are those sitting on the fence for the time being, the Sino-pragmatists, who are less sanguine for sure about what Africa would gain from China-Africa relations, but are nevertheless willing to reserve judgment until the dust settles. This book is innovative in two ways: it introduces a regional approach to the study of China-Africa relations by focusing on Eastern and Southern Africa; and it puts forward a disciplinary framework- disciplinary in both senses of that term- for interrogating the burgeoning literature about China-Africa relations by conceptualizing the three schools of thought mentioned above.

Author : Chris Alden,Yu-Shan Wu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030547684

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South Africa–China Relations by Chris Alden,Yu-Shan Wu Pdf

With the pace of trade and investment picking up, coupled with closer international cooperation with Beijing through the G20, FOCAC and BRICS grouping, South Africa-China ties are assuming a significant position in continental and even global affairs. At the same time, it is a relationship of paradoxes, breaking with many of the assumptions that underpin contemporary analyses of ‘China-Africa’ ties. This edited volume examines the South Africa-China relationship through a survey of its diplomatic partnership, economic ties, and broader community relations. These important aspects that are often conflated as a single relationship, yet what is important to explore are how these components reflect different China-South Africa relationship(s), and how they intersect.

Author : Zhiqun Zhu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351161824

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China's New Diplomacy by Zhiqun Zhu Pdf

What is the impact of China's new multi-directional diplomacy on international political economy and how can the international community properly respond to the new diplomacy? Based on extensive research addressing these and other important policy questions, this book investigates China's new diplomacy since the early 1990s with a focus on Chinese initiatives in the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Zhiqun Zhu examines China's current efforts to secure energy, to expand investment and trade, and to enhance 'soft power' around the world. He evaluates how China's activities affect international political economy and how the international community, especially the United States, has reacted to China's new, pro-active diplomacy. The study answers some of the lingering questions about Chinese politics and the policy implications for both China and the international community as they become increasingly interdependent.

Author : Sabella O. Abidde
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030953423

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China and Taiwan in Africa by Sabella O. Abidde Pdf

This edited volume discusses the contest and contestation between China and Taiwan for diplomatic recognition and supremacy on the African continent. Written by a diverse group of international scholars, this volume provides insight into five interlocking questions and areas: the origins of China and Taiwan’s continent-wide competition for supremacy; China and Taiwan’s foreign policy towards Africa during and after the Cold War; the shift in dominance from Taiwan to China; the changing allegiances of African governments; and the implications of ongoing China-Africa-Taiwan relations on the global system, especially on countries in the Global South. This book is divided into three parts. Part One deals primarily with the early history of both Chinas on the continent. Chapters in Part Two discuss the foreign policy of China and Taiwan toward the African continent. Part Three focuses on the shifting alliances and diplomatic allegiance of African countries towards the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC). Filling the gap in Africa-China-Taiwan studies, this volume will be of interest to researchers and students in the social sciences especially political science, comparative politics, international relations, foreign policy, politics of developing nations, area studies, and Taiwanese/Chinese studies.

Author : April, Funeka Yazini,Shelton, Garth
Publisher : Africa Institute of South Africa
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780798304733

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Perspectives on South Africa-China Relations at 15 Years by April, Funeka Yazini,Shelton, Garth Pdf

The year 2013 marked 15 years of the phenomenal diplomatic relations between South Africa and China. Th e relationship between South Africa and China has been developing since diplomatic ties were established on 1 January 1998. Since then, South Africa-China's bilateral relations have undergone rapid and all-facet development. There were frequent high level and other kinds of mutual exchanges between the two countries. The bilateral relations within the space of fifteen years have evolved from a Partnership to a Strategic Partnership, and then to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Furthermore, in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was set out in the Beijing Declaration signed in 2010, the two countries expressed the desire to further strengthen and deepen cooperation in both bilateral and regional affairs by establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership based on equality, mutual benefit and common development. The agreements range from political dialogue, trade, investment, mineral exploration, manufacturing, and agriculture to joint efforts in the global arena, such as in the United Nations, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS). In recognition of the aforementioned bilateral achievements, on 19 September 2013, an Ambassadorial forum was co-hosted by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa, and the Africa Institute of South Africa - Human Science Research Council (AISA-HSRC). The objective of the Ambassadorial Forum was to provide an opportunity for reflections on the past and outlook on the future diplomatic relations between South Africa and China. This book presents the official keynote addresses which provide strategic thinking and foresight into the bilateral relations between the two countries. The main substance of the book is a collection of the Ambassadorial Forum papers that were submitted. The papers evaluate economic and political progress from a national interest perspective. Progress is measured against variables such as trade growth, people-to-people development, partnerships, and the implementation of state agreements, all against the background of the theory of national interest.

Author : Anja Lahtinen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319693538

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China’s Diplomacy and Economic Activities in Africa by Anja Lahtinen Pdf

This book advocates a broad outlook of China-Africa relations and highlights China’s soft power in Africa. Lahtinen discusses China’s impact in generating economic growth and argues how some African countries have become too dependent on it, as exposed by the recent economic downturn. This book not only bestows the rational and politics of China in Africa in its pursuit of global power in the changing economic and political landscape, but also opens and tackles issues of ideology, Confucianism, China Dream, soft power, culture, democracy, human rights, and geopolitics. Lahtinen argues that unlocking Africa's potential and its trajectory is up to Africa. This book provides an invaluable resource for politicians, policy advisers, researchers, practitioners, people in business and civic organization, and students of China studies, African studies, and international relations.

Author : Kathryn Batchelor,Xiaoling Zhang
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351858069

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China-Africa Relations by Kathryn Batchelor,Xiaoling Zhang Pdf

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Acknowledgements -- List of contributors -- Introduction and context -- 1 Introduction: images, nation branding and news framing -- 2 Beyond the drama: Sino-African ties in perspective -- Part 1 Building images through cultural cooperation and diplomacy -- Section A: Historical contexts -- 3 Revolutionary friendship: representing Africa during the Mao Era -- 4 Giving 'prominence to politics': African sportsmen visit China in the early Cultural Revolution -- Section B: Contemporary relations -- 5 Twenty-first century Sino-African cultural cooperation: exploring reciprocity -- 6 Confucius Institutes in Africa: culture and language without controversy? -- 7 China corner: Chinese book donations to Africa -- 8 China's digital public diplomacy towards Africa: actors, messages and audiences -- Part 2 Building images through media representation and communication -- 9 Chinese media and diplomacy in Africa: theoretical pathways -- 10 Newspaper coverage of China's engagement with Nigeria: partner or predator? -- 11 Media construction of African image(s) for the Chinese media public -- 12 Chinese developmentalism and television representation of South Africa -- 13 The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of Huawei and ZTE in Africa -- 14 The effectiveness of Chinese technical assistance and knowledge transfer in East Africa from the perspective of medium-of-instruction -- Index

Author : Larry Hanauer,Lyle J. Morris
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833084125

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Chinese Engagement in Africa by Larry Hanauer,Lyle J. Morris Pdf

Examines Chinese engagement with African nations, focusing on (1) Chinese and African objectives in the political and economic spheres and how they work to achieve them, (2) African perceptions of Chinese engagement, (3) how China has adjusted its policies to accommodate African views, and (4) whether the United States and China are competing for influence, access, and resources in Africa and how they might cooperate in the region.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : China
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050483820

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China's Foreign Policy and "soft Power" in South America, Asia, and Africa by Anonim Pdf

Author : X. Zhang,H. Wasserman,W. Mano
Publisher : Springer
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137539670

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China's Media and Soft Power in Africa by X. Zhang,H. Wasserman,W. Mano Pdf

This volume brings together scholars from different disciplines and nations to examine and assess the effectiveness of China's soft power initiatives in Africa. It throws light not only on China's engagement with Africa but also on how China's increasing influence is received in the African media.

Author : Lloyd Thrall
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833088505

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China’s Expanding African Relations by Lloyd Thrall Pdf

Focusing on economic, political, and security domains, this report examines China's rapidly growing engagement with African states, assesses the strategic ramifications for the United States, and offers policy recommendations for the U.S. Army.

Author : Suisheng Zhao
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317481843

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China in Africa by Suisheng Zhao Pdf

China’s expansion and growing influence in Africa is arguably the most remarkable global political and economic development in the 21st century. China’s foray into Africa started in the late 1990s, propelled by its desire to obtain new sources of raw materials and energy for its economic growth, as well as new markets for its manufactured goods. While China’s "no political strings attached" policy proves attractive to many of African leaders, China has been criticized as neo-colonialist, interested solely in stripping Africa of its mineral wealth without proper environmental or social precautions. This book addresses the controversy by exploring the motivations and practices of China’s African engagement, providing a comprehensive account of the intensified interactions between China and African states. The first part examines the debate surrounding whether China has pursued a neo-colonialist path in Africa, by looking at the perception of China by the locals and the challenges that the intensified relationship has posed for African states. The second part analyses China’s strategic motivations to see if Beijing has acquired sustaining power and influence in Africa in competition with the West. The third part focuses on economic and business practices of Chinese companies in Africa, as well as China-Africa trade patterns. The articles in this book were originally published in special issues of the Journal of Contemporary China.

Author : Seifudein Adem
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317167297

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China's Diplomacy in Eastern and Southern Africa by Seifudein Adem Pdf

In contemporary discourse on China-Africa relations, there are, on the one hand, the Sino-pessimists who see China as a giant vacuum-cleaner, sucking up Africa’s resources in order to fuel its own rapid industrialization, and destroying Africa’s development potential in the process. On the other hand, the Sino-optimists see China as the ultimate savior of Africa, capable of or willing to 'develop' the continent. Between the two divergent schools of thought are those sitting on the fence for the time being, the Sino-pragmatists, who are less sanguine for sure about what Africa would gain from China-Africa relations, but are nevertheless willing to reserve judgment until the dust settles. This book is innovative in two ways: it introduces a regional approach to the study of China-Africa relations by focusing on Eastern and Southern Africa; and it puts forward a disciplinary framework- disciplinary in both senses of that term- for interrogating the burgeoning literature about China-Africa relations by conceptualizing the three schools of thought mentioned above.

Author : Dawn C. Murphy
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781503630604

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China's Rise in the Global South by Dawn C. Murphy Pdf

As China and the U.S. increasingly compete for power in key areas of U.S. influence, great power conflict looms. Yet few studies have looked to the Middle East and Africa, regions of major political, economic, and military importance for both China and the U.S., to theorize how China competes in a changing world system. China's Rise in the Global South examines China's behavior as a rising power in two key Global South regions, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. Dawn C. Murphy, drawing on extensive fieldwork and hundreds of interviews, compares and analyzes thirty years of China's interactions with these regions across a range of functional areas: political, economic, foreign aid, and military. From the Belt and Road initiative to the founding of new cooperation forums and special envoys, China's Rise in the Global South offers an in-depth look at China's foreign policy approach to the countries it considers its partners in South-South cooperation. Intervening in the emerging debate between liberals and realists about China's future as a great power, Murphy contends that China is constructing an alternate international order to interact with these regions, and this book provides policymakers and scholars of international relations with the tools to analyze it.

Author : Garth Shelton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114471100

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The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation by Garth Shelton Pdf

"Research on China's African engagement has increased significantly in recent years and covers a wide range of topics and issues. while much of this research has been critical of China's activities on the continent, few observers have attempted to analyse or understand China's policy towards Africa and the specific diplomatic framework (FOCAC) constructed by China to advance dialogue, problem solving and mutual benefit. FOCAC forms the central pillar in advancing China-Africa relations and is the arena for constructive diplomatic interaction. It provides the foundation for building a long-term 'win-win' China-Africa relationship. A fuller understanding of FOCAC as a mechanism for advancing such a China-Africa win-win relationship and for building positive South-South relations is required to advance the China-Africa research agenda. This monograph seeks to provide this understanding of FOCAC."--P. [4] of cover.