The editor has recently written an article for Africa- Asia Confidential:
The Honeymoon is Over- Africa-Asia Confidential (GBR)
11/2008
The catastrophic failure in November of Nigeria’s US$340 million, Chinese-built satellite NIGCOMSAT-1, launched only a year ago, is the latest, most visible indication of increasing difficulties between Beijing and its most sought-after and elusive partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Full Story.
China’s Maturing Foreign Policy: Implications for Africa- Ian Taylor @ Pambazuka News
3/11/2008
Beijing’s role in Africa—like that of all other foreign actors—is diverse, and its effect on the continent varies widely, depending on local economic and political circumstances. In this light, it is important to contextualize and discuss both Beijing’s foreign policy and the evolving political economy of the PRC. Relatedly, the diverse nature of both China and sub-Saharan Africa, warrants prompt consideration if we are to develop a coherent picture of what is going on. Full Article.
King, Kenneth, (2006), Aid within the Wider China-Africa Partnership: A view from the Beijing Summit, pp.1-19. http://www.cctr.ust.hk/china-africa/papers/King,Kenneth.pdf
World Bank Report, (2008), Building Bridges.China's gorwing role as Infrastructure Financier for Sub Saharan Africa, pp.1-97. http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTAFRICA/Resources/Building_Bridges_Master_Version_wo-Embg_with_cover.pdf
