Africans on China

The Confucius Institute was established 20 years ago and its first institute opened in 2004 in Seoul, South Korea. Africa soon joined the list of host destinations when Kenya became home to the first CI in the continent with the University of Nairobi taking the front seat. Since then, several countries globally have joined and that has contributed to making CI a household name. Primarily tasked with teaching the Chinese language and culture, Confucius Institutes has done admirably so in 2 decades even though it has received its fair share of criticisms for various reasons. However, as CI celebrates 20 years, we look back at what impact it has made and how it could influence the future of China-Africa relationships through language and culture exchange. #confuciusinstitute #china #africa https://lnkd.in/eEZvdyai

At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, 10 key partnership actions were announced. But do these key areas of cooperation define a new era of the Africa-China relationship? #FOCAC2024 #chinaafrica https://lnkd.in/eDC_rk_d

China's Belt and Road Initiative was launched on September 7, 2013, to connect and promote development across three continents; Asia, Europe and Africa. After a decade of existence, we look at BRI's projects' impact on Ghana's development. #beltandroadinitiative #silkroad #chinaafrica #ghana https://lnkd.in/eVfBqHaQ

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was first convened on October 10, 2000. Nearly 24 years later, Beijing hosted 51 African heads of state and top government officials from September 4-6. President Xi Jinping made one of the biggest pledges to Africa in the summit's history when he pledged 360 billion yuan (approximately $50 bn) for Africa. The amount will be accessed by African countries through grants, loans and direct investment. Also included in the package is the promise of 1 million jobs for Africans. The funds will be made available over the next 3 years. Xi listed 10 key areas of interest. In this article, we provide the details of the FOCAC promises and the 10 key areas of interest as stated by Xi Jinping. #china #africa #FOCAC2024 https://lnkd.in/eNddD6m9

What are the economic implications for Ghana if the anti-LGBTQ bill is signed by the President? The bill has generated both internal and external pressure and is currently the subject of a power play between the Legislature and Executive arms of government, both using legalities. #lgbtq #ghana #imf #worldbank #unitedstates #china https://lnkd.in/eEwDXT4d

As more African startups seek funding, China has become an alternative for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their startups. But what do Chinese investors look for that African startups should offer to get Chinese funds? #startup #africa #china #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/eXXcHKpw

After several years of being tagged as a continent with great potential, it is time for Africa to take the bull by the horns and turn its potentials into real value in order to be competitive globally. During #TheConversation, our guest revealed two things that Africa urgently need in order to become competitive. #tradebalance #trade #business #africa https://lnkd.in/e4Pszd5j

Africa, despite its enormous potentials has for many decades being reliant on exports of natural resources leading to huge trade deficits. When we caught up with Isaac Demuyakor on The Conversation, he revealed what the continent can do to achieve trade balance. #trade #economics #business #africa #china https://lnkd.in/eSSm-QUw

If you are looking to do business with Chinese or Africans, you should read this article as Mr Isaac Demuyakor explains the three key things that attract Chinese investors to Africa. #trade #africachina #china #africa #startups #business https://lnkd.in/eHva8jGS

How well do you thrive in a new environment? Are you able to influence people whose culture is completely different from yours? Well, there is one man who does it and does it so well. Kutlwano Molefe, a South African who went to China to teach English turned out to become the Amapiano ambassador in China and East Asia, fusing the South African street dance culture in the Chinese society. Here is his story... #amapiano #southafrica #dance #culture #eastasia #china https://lnkd.in/e8Nsfsyx