Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Chinese “out-sorcerers” in Africa

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Snapshot of a 19th century ethnic Chinese business in Zanzibar If you have the chance to visit the palace museum Beit al-Sahel in  Zanzibar’s Stone Town, and are interested in the history of Sino-African relations, don’t miss a photo on the … Continue reading →

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The coming collapse of China’s soft power

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

It has begun This post is not arguing that the Chinese state is crumbling, that an economic collapse is imminent, or that China’s rise is over. To the contrary, the Chinese Party-state is very much in the driver’s seat. It is … Continue reading →

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Westward Ho: Asians March Into Africa – YaleGlobal Online magazine

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

See my latest short piece on China and other Asian countries in Africa From YaleGlobal Online Magazine: “New trade routes are taking hold, linking Africa’s rich resources with the industrial needs in Asia and South America, and this two-part YaleGlobal … Continue reading →

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The stability cocktail and power disparity in the National People’s Congress

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

  The National People’s Congress or the National Politruks’ Conference? For Chinese citizens, this year’s annual ‘two sessions’ of the 11th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the 11th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are eyed – or neglected if … Continue reading →

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