Global and International Studies Program, Chinese Studies Program, Asian Studies Program, Africana Studies Program, Human Rights Program, and LIASE Present
Continents in Motion: How today's China - Africa encounter came about and what it means for the world
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Olin Humanities, Room 102
5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Howard French
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Journalism
Columbia University
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Journalism
Columbia University
I will speak about the processes that first began drawing large numbers of new Chinese migrants to Africa in the early to mid 1990's, and then speak to the question of the global geopolitical and economic setting that pushed events in this direction, albeit with some surprising outcomes. These include the end of Maoism, the launching of China's reform and opening period, the end of the Cold War, and what has come to be known by some as the War on Terror.
For more information, call 845-758-4600, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Olin Humanities, Room 102