He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Jul 20, 2015
Though 34 African countries are signatories to the Rome Statute, the continent now generally sees the ICC as a political organ that has “deviated from its original purpose”, exercising double standards and “only targeting African countries for case investigation and conviction”. The US exempts itself but demands compliance from the rest of the world.
Robert I. Rotberg, Founding Director of Program on Intrastate Conflict, Harvard Kennedy School
Mar 30, 2015
A year-long “temporary” halt to ivory trade outside China is a hopeful, if symbolic, move to end attacks on elephants and rhinoceroses. A coalition of celebrities, politicians, and environmentalists put pressure on Xi Jinping to ban the import of ivory, but current regulations are flouted daily. The movement of ivory must be complete and permanent to fully stop the underground trade.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Mar 19, 2015
In 2015, much emphasis has been placed on a partnership between the African Union and China in order to accelerate the construction of the three major networks to help materialize the “century dream” of connecting all capital cities in Africa with high-speed railways. African economic integration calls for not only consensus and impetus from African countries, but also external investment to drive the process.
Robert I. Rotberg, Founding Director of Program on Intrastate Conflict, Harvard Kennedy School
Feb 17, 2015
China and the African Union are partnering to help create a more connected continental infrastructure which would assist the development of Africa by breaking away from colonial linkages and the fostering of intra-African trade and well as Pan-African identities. The signed agreement hasn’t specified the infrastructure development plan, but it could prove transformational.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2015
Promoting peace and stability in Africa, and strengthening security cooperation with Africa has been an important pillar of China-Africa cooperation in recent years.
Robert I. Rotberg, Founding Director of Program on Intrastate Conflict, Harvard Kennedy School
Dec 10, 2014
A Chinese company has successfully developed a new anti-malarial drug, Artequick, and has begun testing its efficacy in the Comoros, a three-nation island with a long history of the parasite. Early positive results have excited researchers for the new medications’ ability to rid malaria in a host’s body, rather than target mosquitos.
Robert I. Rotberg, Founding Director of Program on Intrastate Conflict, Harvard Kennedy School
Nov 13, 2014
China has now joined the United States and Britain in a long overdue effort to help reduce Ebola fatalities in West Africa. Together with Western efforts and funds, China may help end today’s scourge of Ebola, writes Robert Rotberg.
He Wenping, Research Fellow, West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Nov 04, 2014
The Ebola epidemic has been in international headlines for months now, and as a result, many countries are coming to the aid of West Africa to help fight this fatal outbreak. Dr. He Wenping argues that China and the U.S. should help fund research and medical teams in afflicted nations.
Oct 22, 2014
China must forge partnerships with strategic pivots, or nations with which it has stable relations, to extend its influence.
David Shinn, Adjunct Professor, George Washington University
Sep 10, 2014
Was the recent U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Washington’s response to China’s growing role on the African continent? David H. Shinn, former U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, explores this summit and its similarities to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.