By Yilin Yang, Haichuan Xu, Yiyu Pan Walking down the streets of Yiwu, China, one can see men and women old and young from all over the… Read more “Expats in Yiwu: blend in or fly solo”
Rethinking how we look at Africa’s relationship with China
Christopher J. Lee, Lafayette College The topic of China-Africa relations presents an opportunity to rethink the territorial parameters of African studies. In particular, it can help shift… Read more “Rethinking how we look at Africa’s relationship with China”
Teaching Chinese politics in Australia: polarised views leave academics between a rock and a hard place
Minglu Chen, University of Sydney I was making small talk with a medical technician during a health check a few months ago. After hearing I was a… Read more “Teaching Chinese politics in Australia: polarised views leave academics between a rock and a hard place”
Fifty years, five prroblems- and how Nigeria can work with China in future
Abdul-Gafar Tobi Oshodi, Lagos State University and Ufo Okeke Uzodike, Durban University of Technology Since establishing diplomatic relations on 10 February 1971, Nigeria’s relationship with China has… Read more “Fifty years, five prroblems- and how Nigeria can work with China in future”
How media and film can help China grow its soft power in Africa
Yu-Shan Wu, University of the Witwatersrand Some observers of China’s global rise conclude that its influence is limited to military and economic capabilities. For example, it’s set… Read more “How media and film can help China grow its soft power in Africa”
China, Like the U.S., Frames Much of Its Engagement in Africa in the Context of Great Power Rivalry
May 26, 2021 by Eric Olander from The China Africa Project The United States often frames its engagement in Africa as a way to confront China’s “malign… Read more “China, Like the U.S., Frames Much of Its Engagement in Africa in the Context of Great Power Rivalry”
COVID Complaints and the Issue of Soft Power
April 9, 2021 by Cobus van Staden from The China Africa Project As an outfit tracking the Africa-China aspect of COVID-19 since its outbreak, we were aware… Read more “COVID Complaints and the Issue of Soft Power”
Why China’s Belt & Road Initiative is a Lot Like a Rorschach Test
By China House Fellows Geng Xingshuo, 19, University of Rochester; Yang Zimo, 16, Lee Academy Shanghai; Cheng Yin 16 Tianjin Foreign Language School from The China Africa… Read more “Why China’s Belt & Road Initiative is a Lot Like a Rorschach Test”
China as a “Systemic Competitor”?
The news that Britain regards China as a systemic competitor has been popular recently in China. The declaration of a “systemic competitor” implies that the UK, while… Read more “China as a “Systemic Competitor”?”
Chinese companies get crushed: Is Myanmar anti-China too?
Recently, nearly 40 Chinese-owned businesses in Myanmar were looted and burned- many Chinese citizens injured, and more than 240 million yuan worth of properties damaged. “What’s wrong with… Read more “Chinese companies get crushed: Is Myanmar anti-China too?”
Favorable Views of China, France Both Fall in 12-Nation African Survey
By Eric Claude Olander from The China Africa Project Opinion leaders in 12 French and Arabic speaking African countries look less favorably upon France and China, according… Read more “Favorable Views of China, France Both Fall in 12-Nation African Survey”
Cambodia’s Regard for China: How are Chinese Companies Doing There
Written by Xinyuan Zhang The flourishing Angkor dynasty, the bloody Khmer Rouge, and the mossy stone temples cast an air of mystery over Cambodia. However, when you actually set… Read more “Cambodia’s Regard for China: How are Chinese Companies Doing There”
The Country Being Scolded: How Should We Change?
Yucheng Le, Vice Foreign Minister of China, addressed that China must resolve the issue of “being scolded” on the Third Chinese Think Tanks’ International Influence Forum & the Sixth Seminar on… Read more “The Country Being Scolded: How Should We Change?”
From Africa to Guangzhou: A High School Student’s Exploration of Racial Discrimination
“I haven’t been home for a few years.” In an African restaurant in Guangzhou, a Ugandan businessman waved goodbye to his wife and children on the screen… Read more “From Africa to Guangzhou: A High School Student’s Exploration of Racial Discrimination”
Researchers unveil roadmap for a carbon neutral China by 2060
By Ma Tianjie from China Dialogue Three weeks after China told the world it is aiming for carbon neutrality, an important study outlines a roadmap to that… Read more “Researchers unveil roadmap for a carbon neutral China by 2060”
It’s time to set up a US–China Decarbonisation Working Group
By Giridharan Ramasubramanian from China Dialogue The climate ambitions of the US and China are converging, offering an opportunity to develop new engagement based on decarbonisation The… Read more “It’s time to set up a US–China Decarbonisation Working Group”
China can benefit from a more ambitious 2030 solar and wind target
By Lin Jiang, He Gang from China Dialogue Researchers show that China can accelerate the development of renewable energy to reap the economic benefits of a low-carbon transition… Read more “China can benefit from a more ambitious 2030 solar and wind target”
Does coal still have a role in China’s decarbonizing power market?
By Gao Baiyu from China Dialogue China’s new climate pledges have made coal’s phase out seem inevitable, and the country’s power market is struggling to find new… Read more “Does coal still have a role in China’s decarbonizing power market?”
How can China cut emissions from its farms?
Author: Cheng Kun, Pan Genxing from China Dialogue Chinese agriculture has seen some progress towards decarbonizing but there is much more to be done, write Cheng Kun and… Read more “How can China cut emissions from its farms?”
Has China’s Public Image in Africa been Affected by the COVID-19 or Not?
In early 2020, the COVID-19 first broke out in China and then spread across the world, and Africa is not an exempt. In the early March, the… Read more “Has China’s Public Image in Africa been Affected by the COVID-19 or Not?”
Erik Solheim: China should apply stricter standards along the Belt and Road
Reprinted from China Dialogue; Author: Gao Baiyu January 5, 2021 The former chief of the United Nations Environment Programme believes China should phase-out coal and apply higher… Read more “Erik Solheim: China should apply stricter standards along the Belt and Road”
Women’s Empowerment in Grameen Community: What they need is not about money but community
Author: Tianlex Yang, Ying Cai, Jiayu Wu, Fuqi Cui Translated by: Pinyi Feng, Zimo Zhu, Yifei Zhu In June 2020, in a reality show called “Sisters Who… Read more “Women’s Empowerment in Grameen Community: What they need is not about money but community”
Potential China-Africa Collaboration on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
By Lu Xinqing from China Africa Project Agriculture and food systems are a concept that aims at breaking down silos between the agriculture value chain, health, nutrition,… Read more “Potential China-Africa Collaboration on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agri-Food Systems”
Chinese Farmers Are Now Selling More Online. Can “E-Commerce for Agriculture” Also Work in Africa?
by Development Reimagined from The China Africa Project By Anna Baisch and Jade Scarfe, Research Analysts at Development Reimagined In China, e-commerce is everywhere. Walk down any street… Read more “Chinese Farmers Are Now Selling More Online. Can “E-Commerce for Agriculture” Also Work in Africa?”
Rebutting the Charge of Neo-Colonialism: China’s Need for Soft Power in Namibia
August 27, 2019 by Jie Zhu from The China Africa Project “Some Chinese customers treat me like a dog even though I send them deliveries every day”, said… Read more “Rebutting the Charge of Neo-Colonialism: China’s Need for Soft Power in Namibia”
How to improve China’s Informal Diplomacy
In recent years, China has faced many challenges in its informal diplomacy. While dealing with developed countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, China has… Read more “How to improve China’s Informal Diplomacy”
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