By Zander Rounds Author: Song Fangcan Translator: Zander Rounds Published on: 2/24/15 Source: China News Service Original text (in Chinese): http://www.chinanews.com/hr/2015/02-24/7075435.shtml What is it like for the Chinese living and working in Africa? This article about China’s “migratory birds” – the people that return home from abroad every holiday season – provides some insight into what it […]
By Laiyin Yuan Author: Shao Siyi Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 02/19/2015 Source: Chinese News Service (CNS) Original text (in Chinese): http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2015/02-19/7073406.shtml Do not forget those who who are working hard while we enjoyed ourselves celebrating Chinese New Year. A prosperous and auspicious Year of Sheep to Chinese medical personnel working in Africa! — Laiyin Yuan (Translator) On February […]
By Zander Rounds Author: Qi Zhongxi, Fan Xi, Liu Shiping, Su Xiaozhou, Chu Xiaoliang, Yang Jian, Wu Hao Translator: Zander Rounds Published on: 2/2/15 Source: Huanqiu.com Original text (in Chinese): http://mil.huanqiu.com/china/2015-02/5569330.html “It is our great honor to be able to receive your protection” – They bear the brunt as danger approaches As far as guard unit soldier […]
By Laiyin Yuan Author: Qi Zhongxi, Fan Xi, Liu Shiping, Su Xiaozhou, Chu Xiaoliang, Yang Jian, Wu Hao Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 01/26/2015 Source: Xinhua News Agency Original text (in Chinese): http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2015-01/26/c_1114135389.htm From the “promotion” of Chinese leaders during overseas visits to business development, Chinese high-speed rail (HSR) is accelerating “going overseas.” The cooperation between Chinese […]
By Zander Rounds Author: Kong Shuyao Translator: Zander Rounds Published on: 12/21/2014 Source: Chengdu Business News Original Text (in Chinese): http://e.chengdu.cn/page/1/2014-12/21/09/2014122109_pdf.pdf Addressing common misconceptions about Africa, Kong Shuyao draws on personal experience living in Lagos and engaging with locals, adding depth and nuance to conversations about Africa. While this piece was written for a Chinese audience, it […]
By Laiyin Yuan Author: Chen Junxia Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 01/14/2015 Source: Xinhua News Agency Original text (in Chinese): http://news.xinhuanet.com/world/2015-01/14/c_1113996130.htm This op-ed points out the potential negative outcome of imbalanced media coverage regarding Africa’s anti-terrorism, but it seems to blame only developed countries without interrogating the responsibilities of other stakeholders. —- Laiyin Yuan (Translator) In the […]
By Joseph Webster Author: Jing Ya Translator: Joe Webster Published on: 12/07/2014 Source: Sina Weibo Entertainment Original text (in Chinese): http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2015-01-05/doc-iavxeafr9649321.shtml The ability to attract and persuade, or what the political scientist Joseph Nye terms “soft power”, is a vital instrument of national power. The People’s Republic of China has an increasingly large commercial and trade presence in Africa, […]
By Zander Rounds The following article is an attempt to mediate some of misunderstandings about Africans among many of the Chinese people, probably to alleviate some of the tensions that have arisen as a result. The timing of this article is notable, as it was released back when the police in Guangzhou were beginning to crack down […]
By Laiyin Yuan Author: Qian Chunxian Translator: Laiyin Yuan Published on: 12/07/2014 Source: Xinhua News Agency Original text (in Chinese): http://news.xinhuanet.com/fortune/2014-12/07/c_1113550648.htm There is a Chinese saying: “if you want to get rich, build roads first.” Now, roads can also refer to airways, which are becoming increasingly important in the overall economic development of African countries. Chinese companies […]
By Zander Rounds Translator: Zander Rounds Published on: 11/21/2014 Author: Tang Xiaoyang Source: Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy Original event: http://carnegietsinghua.org/2014/11/21/china-africa-economic-cooperation-in-global-context/hu5w] The following Mandarin-language exchange between Tang Xiaoyang, a scholar of Africa-China economic relations, and an African audience member, occurred during the question and answer segment of “China-Africa Economic Cooperation in a Global Context,” which hosted by the Carnegie-Tsinghua […]