Centre for Chinese Studies
Centre for Chinese Studies
Weekly China Briefing 08/06/2007
The weekly China Briefing is sent by the Centre for Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. It tracks China business news with a special focus on China and Africa.
1 Hu argues for common responsibilities for climate change at G8 meeting
At the outreach sessions of the G8 meeting in Germanythe Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday called for upholding the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" for developing countries in tackling climate change.
2Jinchuan Group undertakes feasibility study for a nickel smelter in Zambia
Jinchuan Group has announced it will conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a nickel smelter to treat concentrates from Albidon’s Munali Nickel Project in Zambia.
3Chinese-South African delegation visitsBotswana
The President of Botswana, Mr Festus Mogae, recently welcomed a joint Chinese/South African business delegationthat visitedBotswana to explore areas of possible investment.
4Chinaand Tanzaniato establishspecial partnership
Tanzania and Chinahas announced they will form a preferential economic partnership. China recently allowed 442 commodities from Africa to be sold in the country.
5China's engagement with Africa to boost Kenya’s shilling and Ghana’s cedi
Standard Bank Group ltd has announced it foresees a 3 percent appreciation of Kenya's shilling and Ghana's cedi as China increases it’sspending on oil fields, roads and telephone networks in Africa.
6Nigerian Federal Government secures $ 100 million loan from China Exim Bank
The Nigerian Ministry of Science and Technology has announced it will be given a loan of $ 100 millionfrom the Chinese Exim Bank to finance the Nigerian NationalInformation Communicationand Education Programme (NICEP).
About the Centre for Chinese Studies
The Centre for Chinese Studies is devoted to the study of China-Africa relations. The CCS promotes the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences between China and Africa. Based at StellenboschUniversity, the Centre is a joint undertaking between the Governments of South Africa and the People's Republic of China. The CCS is also home to the Confucius Institute that is active in promoting Chinese language and culture to the African continent.
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