China’s engagement in Africa will be one of the defining moves of the 21st century. We see a new level of cooperation opening up new trade routes, unlocking development potential, and transforming economies and the global political landscape.
It’s also critical that this development unfolds in such a way that people and the planet can continue to exist in harmony, so that Africa’s rich environment, biodiversity and natural capital is preserved for generations to come.
In this preview policy report (PDF), officials, scholars and business leaders reflect on multiple aspects of Sino-Africa cooperation, against the backdrop of the turbulent changes and huge challenges unfolding around the globe. Topics such as international relations, infrastructure, poverty alleviation, environmental protection and people-to-people exchanges are addressed.
This opportunity to reflect on a multitude of crucial issues is offered by the China Watch Institute, the think tank powered by China Daily, and comes ahead of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC.
Content of the Preview Policy Report.
This is the second such preview report, after the Sino-EU summit report (PDF), produced in collaboration with Belgium-based College of Europe in July ahead of the Beijing-Brussels summit. And more works are on the horizon – ahead of the G20 and on the outlook for next year.
What is clear is that as the world is transformed, we must take time to reflect, examine and analyze. The detailed and thought-provoking content here is an opportunity to help us do just that. It is my hope that debate and discussion – particularly on environmental issues connected to China’s relations with Africa – will continue to be invigorated.
This article is the preface of the Preview Policy Report for the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, to be published by China Watch, China Daily's think tank. The author contributed this article to China Watch exclusively. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of China Watch.
All rights reserved. Copying or sharing of any content for other than personal use is prohibited without prior written permission.
China’s engagement in Africa will be one of the defining moves of the 21st century. We see a new level of cooperation opening up new trade routes, unlocking development potential, and transforming economies and the global political landscape.
It’s also critical that this development unfolds in such a way that people and the planet can continue to exist in harmony, so that Africa’s rich environment, biodiversity and natural capital is preserved for generations to come.
In this preview policy report (PDF), officials, scholars and business leaders reflect on multiple aspects of Sino-Africa cooperation, against the backdrop of the turbulent changes and huge challenges unfolding around the globe. Topics such as international relations, infrastructure, poverty alleviation, environmental protection and people-to-people exchanges are addressed.
This opportunity to reflect on a multitude of crucial issues is offered by the China Watch Institute, the think tank powered by China Daily, and comes ahead of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC.
Content of the Preview Policy Report.
This is the second such preview report, after the Sino-EU summit report (PDF), produced in collaboration with Belgium-based College of Europe in July ahead of the Beijing-Brussels summit. And more works are on the horizon – ahead of the G20 and on the outlook for next year.
What is clear is that as the world is transformed, we must take time to reflect, examine and analyze. The detailed and thought-provoking content here is an opportunity to help us do just that. It is my hope that debate and discussion – particularly on environmental issues connected to China’s relations with Africa – will continue to be invigorated.
This article is the preface of the Preview Policy Report for the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, to be published by China Watch, China Daily's think tank. The author contributed this article to China Watch exclusively. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of China Watch.
All rights reserved. Copying or sharing of any content for other than personal use is prohibited without prior written permission.
