China’s Economic Statecraft and African Mineral Resources: Changing Modes of Engagement
China’s impressive inroads into Africa’s resources sectors over the past decade are explained largely by the timely match between a cash-loaded China in search of raw materials and a continent with a vast pool of underdeveloped mineral deposits, exploration of which has been hindered for decades by underinvestment and infrastructure bottlenecks.
South Africa’s Role in the BRICS and the G-20: China’s View
The Chinese government has attached great importance to the country’s relationship with South Africa.
The BRICS in the Emerging Global Economic Architecture
The paper argues that South Africa’s inclusion in the BRICS will strengthen the organisation, since it is a natural ally of the three developing country members of the grouping.
The Mamba and the Dragon: Mozambique-China Relations in Perspective
China’s rising position in African affairs, from that of quiescence to open activism at the centre stage of events, is changing the dynamics of the international system.
South Africa must be pragmatic about BRICS
South Africa will host the fifth Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in March next year.
Development Co-operation and Emerging Powers: New Partners or Old Patterns
The outcome of the Busan High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness was significant because it sought to bridge the divide between North–South and South–South co-operation, notwithstanding the existing divergent views each side held on the issue.
China and Angola: A Marriage of Convenience?
There has been an explosion of attention given to China’s interests and activities in Africa and on the wide spectrum of Chinese actors involved in countries across the continent, but the terms and implications of the China-Angola partnership remain unclear.
FOCAC’s Present and its South African Future
The closing of FOCAC V, the triennial ministerial meeting between China and Africa, marked yet another milestone in the continent’s most dynamic relationship.
Chinese Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones in Africa: Facing the Challenges
This policy briefing offers an analysis of the reasons for the current state of affairs, and the challenges that Chinese special economic zones to Africa are facing.
The Chinese media in an era of state-led communication
China’s unique economic growth story has attracted significant international and African media attention.