Connecting-Africa | Find publications

Advanced search

Find:


Title Home Away From Home: The Social and Political Roles of Contemporary Chinese Associations in Zambia
Full text https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/35494/1/Contemporary%20Chinese%20Associations%20in%20Zambia_LI%26SHI.pdf
Date 2019
Author(s) Li, Hangwei; Shi, Xuefei
Abstract This article examines the social and political roles of contemporary Chinese associations in Africa with case studies from Zambia. These associations help Chinese migrants better integrate and promote China's image in Zambian society. More importantly, they proactively engage in bilateral political relations, working with the embassy and state apparatus, defending China's overseas interests, and providing public goods to the Chinese community. We argue that, because of the associations, Chinese migrants in Zambia are politicised beyond the fact of their living in economic enclaves. Contemporary Chinese associations should thus be recognised as a significant actor and an indispensable intermediary in the rapid evolution of China'Africa relations.
Language en
Publisher GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies
Relation https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/35494/; 10.1177/1868102620907224
Type of publication Journal Article; PeerReviewed
Format text
Rights cc_by_nc_4
Identifier Li, Hangwei and Shi, Xuefei (2019) 'Home Away From Home: The Social and Political Roles of Contemporary Chinese Associations in Zambia.' Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 48 (2). pp. 148-170.
Repository London - SOAS, University of London
Added to C-A: 2021-09-09;07:48:05