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ASCIR at the Hydrogen Energy Conference in South Africa
The Afro-Sino Centre participated in a two-day hydrogen energy conference, held in Pretoria, South Africa, 22nd to 23rd November.
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MAIDEN EDITION OF BIENNIAL MEDIA FORUM ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SCIENCE
The maiden edition of the Biennial Media Forum on Natural Resources, Environment, Climate Change and Science known as the ‘BiM-NECS Forum’ was held on Monday, 12th June 2023 in Accra at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT.
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Of the ties that bind: China’s party diplomacy in Africa
A topic that has gained increasing prominence among China observers is the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) use of “party diplomacy” to advance its role in international politics and convey its global legitimacy to its domestic audience.
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China Merchants Group exporting its Shekou Model of port – industrial development to Africa
As the final frontier for trade growth, Africa is the only region where exponential economic and cargo growth is still possible.
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Leveraging green panda bonds for Africa’s energy transition
China’s commitment to helping African economies transition to low-carbon energy users was emphasised at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) in 2021, from which a joint climate declaration titled the Declaration on China-Africa Cooperation on Combating Climate Change was produced.
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Anti-Chinese Populism: Threats to Chinese Megaprojects and Businesses in Africa?
One of the emerging themes in the Africa-China discourse is the encroaching influence of negative narratives about domestic politics.
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CA/AC Early Career Scholars Workshop 2023 in Accra, Ghana (Fully Funded)
The Chinese in Africa/Africans in China Research Network invites paper proposals for the next Early Career Scholars workshop in December 2023.
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Patriotism Builds a Resilient Nation: a reflective walk through ‘Luxunism’, along the Suzhou river and Sihang warehouse
Building a nation is not only about facilities, science, and technology.
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From Africa to China and Back
The Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR) kickstarted its bi-monthly China-Trained African Professionals (CTAP) Series with a webinar in partnership with the China-trained Ghanaian Professionals network on 23rd February 2023.
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Prof Dr Adams Bodomo speaks on African linguistics and world geopolitics | Citi Breakfast Show
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Growing Importance of China-Global South Cooperation Calls for A More Equitable Approach to Promoting Infrastructure-Led Development
The Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang begins a five-nation, week-long tour of Africa as his first public appearance in his new role.
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Why Education Aid Does Not Bring About Self-reliant Development in Africa
Education aid does not bring about self-reliant development in Africa.
