The Chinese media in an era of state-led communication
China’s unique economic growth story has attracted significant international and African media attention.
Powerhouses slowing down, but still vital BRICS in the wall
China’s economic slow-down has been somewhat overshadowed recently by the Eurozone crisis and the threat of a ‘Grexit’.
Refining Relations: Chad’s Growing Links with China
Chad’s relations with China have developed importantly in a relatively short space of time, which has elevated China’s importance in the Chadian economy and domestic politics.
The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa
China is no exception to the global rise of developing media, who are challenging dominant traditional players.
South Africa and the ‘Currency Wars’
South Africa’s currency debate focuses on whether to emulate China and other predominantly East Asian countries by pegging the Rand.
China’s Growing Involvement in Chad: Escaping Enclosure?
Relations between Chad and China have expanded and deepened since diplomatic ties were resumed in August 2006.
Between the CPA and Southern Independence: China’s Post-Conflict Engagement in Sudan
As a defining Chinese engagement in Africa, much attention has been devoted to China’s role over Darfur and Sudan’s other conflicts.
Goodwill and Hard Bargains: The DRC, China and India
The economic and political engagement of China and India with the African continent is growing, but the complex dynamics of this engagement, particularly at country-specific level, remain under-researched.
A 21st Century Scramble: South Africa, China and the Rare Earth Metals Industry
The paper analyses the peculiar structure of the rare earth elements (REE) industry, a sector dominated by China, and the global implications of current upheavals within the sector, especially as they concern South Africa’s (re)emerging rare earths production.
BRICS Summit 2012: Inching Towards a BRICS Trade and Investment Agenda
On March 29th BRICS Heads of State will gather in Delhi.