Comments on China in Africa: The Real Story: "The Zambezi Valley: China's First Agricultural Co...

This is horrible. Does RSIS know about this? I a...

2012-02-07T19:35:11.768-05:00

This is horrible. Does RSIS know about this?

I always knew there was some kind of media war against China, but when it comes from non-media scholars as well it just feels extraordinarily bad.

I'd say if China is very much Westernised there would be no war on them...

Prof. Brautigam has provided a very useful researc...

2012-01-22T11:53:24.759-05:00

Prof. Brautigam has provided a very useful research-supported denunciation of Horta's allegation of large acquisition of arable land in Mozambique by the government of China. It raises a question: to what extent are the numerous annuncements of other Chinese acquisition of land in Africa also fabrication? JPM

It's fascinating how these relationships are b...

2012-01-20T11:42:55.728-05:00

It's fascinating how these relationships are being described by whites as "colonial". Nervous much? The Chinese came in contact with those in Africa prior to the Europeans did but unlike those with European descent who still carry the lust for blood the Chinese greeted Africans, exchanged gifts and went home. It's a fascinating mindset and helps to highlight how mentally disturbed whites are. Any relationship they can't seem to understand must be defined by their own experience. I certainly nope they would leave Africans and China alone. How about not reporting about Africans?

This young guy has just publish another article in...

2012-01-19T22:21:44.384-05:00

This young guy has just publish another article in Euraisa Review today, reviewing China's approach in Mozambique:

China’s Economic Engagement In Africa: Changing Approach In Mozambique – Analysis

http://www.eurasiareview.com/20012012-china%e2%80%99s-economic-engagement-in-africa-changing-approach-in-mozambique-analysis/

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Thanks for this Deborah. My worry is whether this ...

2012-01-19T09:10:08.760-05:00

Thanks for this Deborah. My worry is whether this is just the tip of the iceberg. How many of these stories about China in Africa are simply fabricated by corrupt 'researchers'? There is so much opportunism in this field that one is sometimes tempted to ignore much of what is circulated on the topic. I will certainly circulate this particular story to many of my students eager to write dissertations on China and land grabs in Africa.

Many thanks for very useful piece that exhorts us ...

2012-01-15T08:48:44.288-05:00

Many thanks for very useful piece that exhorts us all to be rigorous in our research. This is particularly important when dealing with subject matter around which there is much emotion and hyperbole. One hopes that a more rigorous and robust approach will result in a deeper appreciation of how Chinese interests manifest on the continent.

second that, a great article

2012-01-14T13:37:06.282-05:00

second that, a great article

Great article. I wish there were more digging into...

2012-01-14T08:39:27.362-05:00

Great article. I wish there were more digging into the "real" facts.