China's approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why: Chinese soldiers and police serve in eight UN peace missions in Africa. FlickrChina has steadily increased its participation in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations in Africa since its first mission in 1989, when the UN monitored the independence of Namibia from South Africa. Its funding and personnel have … [Read more...] about China’s approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why | The Conversation
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The DRC and China’s Sicomines: why future deals should be different | The Conversation
The DRC and China's Sicomines: why future deals should be different: Copper was part of the deal between the DRC and the Chinese company Sicomines. ShutterstockIt was confidently billed at the time as the “deal of the century”. The Sino Congolaise des Mines (Sicomines) was the most significant Chinese investment project in Africa when it was agreed in 2007. The infrastructure … [Read more...] about The DRC and China’s Sicomines: why future deals should be different | The Conversation
A tale of two Chinas: the story of South Africa’s switch from Taipei to Beijing | The Conversation
A tale of two Chinas: the story of South Africa's switch from Taipei to Beijing: Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin greets former South African President Nelson Mandela in 2000. EPA/Mike HutchingsIt is 20 years since South Africa and the People’s Republic of China, or mainland China, established formal diplomatic ties. Though China is now South Africa’s largest trading … [Read more...] about A tale of two Chinas: the story of South Africa’s switch from Taipei to Beijing | The Conversation
What China’s President Xi’s extended tenure means for Africa | The Conversation
What China's President Xi's extended tenure means for Africa: Chinese President Xi Jinping Fred Dufour/EPA-EFEChina’s decision to suspend presidential term limits is still reverberating around the world. The announcement, made after a vote by China’s parliament in March, prompted some commentators to draw comparisons with “third termism” in Africa, when leaders flout democratic … [Read more...] about What China’s President Xi’s extended tenure means for Africa | The Conversation
Why China’s removal of term limits is a gift to African despots | The Conversation
Why China’s removal of term limits is a gift to African despots: Chinese President Xi Jinping has led social and economic transformation. Wu Hong /EPAThe recent sitting of the central committee of the Chinese Communist Party(CCP) rolled out a big surprise development: a proposed removal of presidential term limits. This came among a raft of other constitutional amendments. … [Read more...] about Why China’s removal of term limits is a gift to African despots | The Conversation
