Anzetse Were writes that the narrative on Africa-China relations is driven by the global north and has been persistently one-dimensional, often failing to centre Africa’s views or even China’s views.
China’s rising economy and fierce competition with Japan in the Asian product and capital markets make it less likely that Japan will open its domestic market freely to Chinese goods, argues Dr Jane Du.
Xi Jinping will not be attending the 8th Forum on China and Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in person. But this does not indicate a downgrade of ties, writes SOAS alumna Dr Lauren A. Johnston.
The cool tone of the recent Biden-Xi summit suggests that the US and China are far from rapprochement, writes Duncan Bartlett.
Henry K. H. Wang writes about China’s long term plans to transition from fossil fuels towards green renewables for its energy needs.
Daouda Cissé explores China’s zero-Covid-19 strategy and its shortcomings by focusing on the lack of data transparency and socio-economic impacts.
Trusted media outlets claim that Beijing is becoming increasingly powerful in cyberwarfare and missile technology. Duncan Bartlett says readers should consider the sources of the reports before reaching conclusions.
Dr Jane Du comments on models for public housing and the major shortages of Hong Kong’s housing sector.
SOAS alumna Jacinthe Nourrit examines China’s security and economic interests in Taliban controlled Afghanistan.
A forthcoming edited volume by Chi Zhang and Catherine Jones examines China’s approach to human security.
Despite the emancipation of women in China in 1949, sexual harassment and inequality in the workplace are still the norm, writes Dr Jieyu Liu.
A new book by Seungho Lee investigates water resources management and policy in China over the last two decades.
SOAS alumna Jacinthe Nourrit explores the geo-economic opportunities and geopolitical uncertainties of Chinese encroachment in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
George Magnus reflects on whether the crackdown on private firms and entrepreneurs is a compulsive political campaign leading China down an economic path it would not otherwise choose.
Valeria Guzmán Verri comments on the design and construction of the National Stadium in Costa Rica, and the limitations of Chinese architectural projects abroad.