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China Opens Its Markets. Can Nigerian Businesses Compete at Home and Abroad?
The more difficult task is to build the conditions under which Nigerian businesses can produce efficiently, operate at scale, create jobs and sell beyond the domestic market.
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ASCIR Calls for a Digital Education Transformation Framework for Africa at the T20
Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR) participated in the just-ended T20 Africa high-level policy dialogue under the theme: “Strengthening African agency in the G20 within the emerging global order.”
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Lessons for Africa From the U.S.-China Trade Conflict: Diversify or Be Disrupted
African economies are increasingly at risk of being casualties in the worsening trade war between the United States and China.
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China’s “Two Sessions”: Leveraging Education for Innovation and High-Quality Growth in 2025
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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Navigating the U.S.-China AI Competition: An African Perspective
Amid the emerging rivalry between the U.S. and China for AI supremacy, African countries must strategically position themselves to capitalize on technological advancements across various economic sectors.
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Homecoming: The Journey of China-Trained African Professionals
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.
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Addressing the Root Causes of Coups in West Africa: Exploring China’s Role as a Strategic Partner
This white paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the recent surge in military coups across West Africa, drawing insights from a high-level webinar hosted by the Afro Center of International Relations.
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Advancing Africa’s Just Energy Transition: The role of Research and the Private sector – a case study of South Africa
South Africa, like many other countries in Africa has been grappling with energy crisis.
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BUILDING A STRONG POST- PANDEMIC GHANAIAN ECONOMY THROUGH TRADE AND INVESTMENT WITH CHINA
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ASCIR at the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Policy Bridge Tank Inception Conference on Africa’s Futures
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 place at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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ASCIR at the 16th Beijing Forum
ASCIR’s Executive Director, Pamela Adwoa Carslake, was at the Beijing Forum organised by the Centre for African Studies at Peking University, Peking University African Students Association and UNESCO.
