Science fiction offers a useful way to explore China-Africa relations: Science fiction can serve as an imaginative production of political theory. ShutterstockIn 2007 the then President of China, Hu Jintao, delivered a speech to South Africans acknowledging the benefits of a strategic partnership. He also stressed that the connection is not merely pragmatic. It must, he argued, … [Read more...] about Science fiction offers a useful way to explore China-Africa relations | The Conversation
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What patents and publications reveal about China-Africa science collaboration | The Conversation
What patents and publications reveal about China-Africa science collaboration: Slowly, Chinese and African researchers are beginning to collaborate more. Blablo101/ShutterstockChina has enjoyed a close economic relationship with a number of African countries for many decades. It has been particularly involved in supporting African countries’ infrastructure projects. As far … [Read more...] about What patents and publications reveal about China-Africa science collaboration | The Conversation
China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy | The Conversation
China's choice of South Africa to host the China-Africa summit underscores the special relationship between the two countries. Reuters/Petar KujundzicBeijing’s selection of South Africa to host the China-Africa heads of state summit may indicate Chinese President Xi Jinping’s personal commitment to the continent. This is the first time the summit is being held at this level … [Read more...] about China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy | The Conversation
