It was aimed at unpacking the outcomes of the 2018 FOCAC summit, and examining some of the features of Africa-China relations in a changing global order. Specifically, it addressed the issue of whether China can be regarded as a genuine African bilateral and multilateral development partner. For a concept note, click here.
The seminar was open to students, faculty members and other staff at the University of Johannesburg, the broader academic community, civil society, the business community, government officials and diplomats, and interested members of the public.