China’s 2025 “Two Sessions” prioritized education as a driver of innovation and economic growth. Key initiatives include strengthening the education system, boosting science and technology self-reliance, and nurturing top-tier talent. These efforts, alongside increased university admissions, could shape global talent development, particularly through China-Africa education and training collaborations.
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Amid the emerging rivalry between the U.S. and China for AI supremacy, African countries must strategically position themselves to capitalize on technological …
China is a growing destination for African students, but many face challenges with recognition of their qualifications back home. However, the success of China-trained professionals is shifting these perceptions.
Executive Summary This white paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the recent surge in military coups across West Africa, drawing insights from …
South Africa, like many other countries in Africa has been grappling with energy crisis. A significant portion of the African population lacks …
Download this report here. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT The 1955 Bandung Conference, where leaders from Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, Sudan, and Liberia met their …
by Mandira Bagwandeenoriginal post on LSESeptember 9th, 2021 A topic that has gained increasing prominence among China observers is the Chinese Communist …
by Mandira Bagwandeenoriginal post on gga.orgJune 30, 2022 As the final frontier for trade growth, Africa is the only region where exponential …
by Mandira Bagwandeenoriginal post on Daily MaverickMarch 28, 2023 China’s commitment to helping African economies transition to low-carbon energy users was emphasised …
One of the emerging themes in the Africa-China discourse is the encroaching influence of negative narratives about domestic politics. Despite China’s continued …
“…it remains the first and foremost task to help the Chinese people acquire an independent mind, keen awareness, and sound mentality to …
Sharing the China Experience – Opportunities and challenges of Integrating into the Ghanaian Job Market The Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR) …
The Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang begins a five-nation, week-long tour of Africa as his first pubic appearance in his new role. …
Introduction Education aid does not bring about self-reliant development in Africa. After decades of external aid, Africa’s dependency on education aid remains …
By Jocelyne Kenne Kenne and Adams Bodomo1 This policy brief draws from my sociolinguistic research to show the economic and social problems …
Introduction Evidently, cities around the world are confronting myriad of dire environmental crises. But the kinds in Africa are too grave in …
Chinese foreign policy makers pay a great of attention to nurturing people-to-people relations, whether this means elite exchanges, presidential official visits, or …
The Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (AITI-KACE), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Afro-Sino Centre of …
Origin: theB1m Africa is undergoing a railway renaissance – and it’s being built in large part by China. From Nairobi to Mombasa …
Origin: LSE The Chinese state is the poster child of using digital tools for domestic surveillance and censorship. But China is not …
The Oxford Business Group’s Agriculture in Africa 2021 Focus Report highlights the importance of agriculture on the continent by pointing to the …
With China’s Belt and Road Initiative expanding around the world, the African continent has become one of the newest arenas for U.S.-China …
Source: The Conversation Aid, trade and foreign direct investments typify China’s global rise and its African activities. Central to China’s expanding relationship with African …
The empirical motivation for the argumentation in this paper comes from observing Africans in China, especially in the markets of Guangzhou and …
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, recently recycled the narrative of Chinese debt traps in Africa during his virtual conference, where …
China has been accused of neo-colonialism in Africa, with many pointing to Chinese engagement in Zambia as an example of China exerting …
China’s active presence in Africa has been polemical, resulting in an array of divisive opinions over the nature and motivation, driving China’s …
“This is a Chinese product so it will not last.” The durability and quality of Chinese products have come under scrutiny for …
Russia recently hosted a two-day Russia-Africa summit in Sochi. In attendance were representatives of all 54 African countries, including 43 African leaders …
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The Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR) sent a six-member delegation to AUDA-NEPAD’s Africa Policy Bridge Tank 2024 Inception Conference which took …
ASCIR’s Executive Director, Pamela Adwoa Carslake, was at the Beijing Forum organised by the Centre for African Studies at Peking University, Peking …
The Afro-Sino Centre participated in a two-day hydrogen energy conference, held in Pretoria, South Africa, 22nd to 23rd November. The conference, organised …
The maiden edition of the Biennial Media Forum on Natural Resources, Environment, Climate Change and Science known as the ‘BiM-NECS Forum’ was …
Original: Opportunity for Africans post Call for papers The 2023 CA/AC Early Career Scholars’ Workshop 7-8 December 2023 in Accra Application Deadline: …
The Atlantic Council in collaboration with the Afro-Sino Centre of Internal Relations (ASCIR) and the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) is set …
Africa needs an African mobile device manufacturing policy The mobile handset industry is said to be a top 5 industry in the …
The Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR) as part of its objective to engage stakeholders in Afro-Sino relations has hosted a virtual …
The Executive Directors of the Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR) headquartered in Ghana, paid a two-day working visit to Burkina Faso. …
SOURCE: China Africa Project Website There’s ample evidence of a sharp decline in Chinese lending to developing countries, specifically in Africa. But …
Source: China-Africa Project Ghanaian Attorney General Godfred Dame announced that military forces acting as part of the ongoing crackdown on illegal gold mining known …
The Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR) based in Ghana was set up in 2019, as an African-based research centre with a …
A much needed African-based research centre focused on extensive research on Africa-China relations, the Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR), was virtually …
The Mandate
Central to ASCIR’s mission is the commitment to serve as a leading research hub in Africa. We are further committed to fostering partnerships with other esteemed institutions on Africa-China engagements specifically, and South-South cooperation broadly.
What we do
Research
ASCIR conducts in-depth research on the various dimensions of China-Africa relations. This includes economic collaborations, political engagements, cultural exchanges, with Security, Health and Immigration as cross-cutting areas. Research findings are disseminated through reports, publications, and academic journals, contributing valuable insights to the global discourse on Afro-Sino relations. The Centre employs a transdisciplinary approach, combining historical context, contemporary analysis, and future projections to provide comprehensive understanding of the evolving dynamics between China and Africa.
Advocacy
ASCIR is actively engaged in advocacy efforts to promote a nuanced understanding of Africa-China relations as it pertains to Africa and the rest of the world. This involves dispelling misconceptions, highlighting positive collaborations, and fostering constructive dialogue. The Centre utilizes social media platforms, seminars, webinars, and public events to raise awareness and engage with diverse audiences, including policymakers, academics, and the public.
Consultancy
ASCIR provides expert consultancy services to a range of stakeholders, including governments and their agencies, NGOs, businesses, and international organisations. Consultancy services may involve policy recommendations, strategic planning, and impact assessments related to Africa-China engagements. The Centre's team of experts offer tailored solutions based on the latest research and a deep understanding of the socio-economic and political landscapes globally.
Peer Review Platform
ASCIR's peer review platform serves as a rigorous evaluation mechanism for research papers and proposals related to Africa-China relations. Experts from around the globe, specialising in relevant fields, participate in the peer review process, ensuring the highest academic and policy standards. The platform also fosters collaboration and networking among researchers to promote the exchange of ideas among others.
Contact
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