China and Africa

[FAH1223]

I need to come up with a proposal for a paper. But I don't know what to argue for in this research thing...

Anyone got any ideas?

[qoraxeey]

do u study global economy

shiinaa iyo afrikaa business fiicaan ba uu socdo

[LiquidHYDROGEN]

Are you in college or in uni?

[FAH1223]

Are you in college or in uni?

Uni, I'm in a seminar about China's IR...

[nomadicwarlord]

Sino-Africa trade relations, who benefits the most?

[HalfDzed]

You can discuss how China is filling an important role in rebuilding African countries like Angola. Essentially playing a critical role where Europeans have failed.

If you haven't watched Vanguard's 'Chinatown, Africa' here it is, it'll give you some useful insights:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/91587/vanguar ... own-africa

I don't know about literary material or exactly what references your professor needs, but you probably have access to your school's literary database for articles, journals, books, etc. The Vanguard documentary can serve as your brain-storm/launching pad. China's involvement isn't all rosy, its a double-edged sword, so you could probably discuss the pros and cons as well. Its something I'd do if I was still an under-grad.

[bareento]

Compare the current Sino-African relations with the pre-1978 one.
Is there any change from chinese perspective?
Or its only change in the means china has at its disposition?
Wat has changed from african perspective?

U can compare some speeches made by Chou En Lai with the one of current chinese leaders.

B.

[Basra-]

Half dazed


Walaal, i want to write a paper on adult men who grew up in saudia, land of sadom and gamora, is single, and want to adopt a child --where should i start my research?

[qoraxeey]

Half dazed


Walaal, i want to write a paper on adult men who grew up in saudia, land of sadom and gamora, is single, and want to adopt a child --where should i start my research?

balaayo kugu dhacdeey

[Basra-]

[quote="qoraxeey"][quote="Basra-"]Half dazed


Walaal, i want to write a paper on adult men who grew up in saudia, land of sadom and gamora, is single, and want to adopt a child --where should i start my research? [/quote]


balaayo kugu dhacdeey [/quote]


qora....ii dhuunkoo....

[qoraxeey]

naa heedhe

ha igu bad-badniiin

[Basra-]

[marcassmith]

I need to come up with a proposal for a paper. But I don't know what to argue for in this research thing...

Anyone got any ideas?

This is an interesting topic. There is much to say on it.

Perhaps you can do a comparative analysis on the difference between Chinese investment with ' with no strings attached' and western trade and aid which often has conditions attached them.

Also - what is the role of china in Africa and what are china's long term plans - it is just mere investment or something more sinister. The Chinese might want to do business with Africa but there are a lot of concerns - for example - Chinese investment is usually with governments and big infrastructural projects. This is all good but does the investment trickle down to ordinary people or is it taken by corrupt govt officials? How about investment with the private sector and creating long term employment.

Chinese companies bring with them their own management and that does very little for creating some sort of managerial expertise in Africa. This is negative in the long run because because its not sustainable? what happens when the Chinese take back their management skills and equipments?

Why are the Chinese attached to Africa? is that because there no compliance with environmental standards and this whole human rights conditionality/neo-liberal economic agenda? in effect they have been given the chance to exploit the resources of Africa for their own interest with question or accountability. Who holds China accountable?

Also - why are African govt attached to Chinese investment? is it because its a two-way partnership or are they just selling their resource to the hungry Chinese economy? what about sustainability in the medium to long term.

What happens if the chinese economic collapses? How will this affect trade relations?

Finally perhaps you can conclude with: in which ways is Chinese investment better than western investment? what are the factors that affect Africa's choice to do business with the Chinese. Why are African turning their backs on western investment if at all? Are the Chinese giving Africans a fairer deal?

Also - how will Chinese investment in Africa affect Chinese global imagine?

Also - is it just trade ''without strings attached?'' will the Chinese and African countries have political and diplomatic relations?

Hope that helps.

[LiquidHYDROGEN]

I need to come up with a proposal for a paper. But I don't know what to argue for in this research thing...

Anyone got any ideas?

This is an interesting topic. There is much to say on it.

Perhaps you can do a comparative analysis on the difference between Chinese investment with ' with no strings attached' and western trade and aid which often has conditions attached them.

Also - what is the role of china in Africa and what are china's long term plans - it is just mere investment or something more sinister. The Chinese might want to do business with Africa but there are a lot of concerns - for example - Chinese investment is usually with governments and big infrastructural projects. This is all good but does the investment trickle down to ordinary people or is it taken by corrupt govt officials? How about investment with the private sector and creating long term employment.

Chinese companies bring with them their own management and that does very little for creating some sort of managerial expertise in Africa. This is negative in the long run because because its not sustainable? what happens when the Chinese take back their management skills and equipments?

Why are the Chinese attached to Africa? is that because there no compliance with environmental standards and this whole human rights conditionality/neo-liberal economic agenda? in effect they have been given the chance to exploit the resources of Africa for their own interest with question or accountability. Who hold China accountable?

Also - why are African govt attached to Chinese investment? is it because its a two-way partnership or are they just selling their resource to the hungry Chinese economy? what about sustainability in the medium to long term.

What happens if the chinese economic collapses? How will this affect trade relations?

Finally perhaps you can conclude with: in which ways is Chinese investment better than western investment? what are the factors that affect Africa's choice to do business with the Chinese. Why are African turning their backs on western investment if at all? Are the Chinese giving Africans a fairer deal?

Also - how will Chinese investment in Africa affect Chinese global imagine?

Also - it just trade without strings attached? will the China and African countries have political and diplomatic relations?

Hope that helps.

Wow, wtf? And that's just all from the top of your head?

[marcassmith]

Wow, wtf? And that's just all from the top of your head?