China–Africa Higher Education Engagement

A Win–Win Situation?

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  • Goolam Mohamedbhai Association of African Universities

Keywords:

China, Africa, higher education, soft power, scholarships, Confucius Institutes

Abstract

China’s economic activities in Africa have been accompanied by several initiatives to promote African higher education development. This forms part of China’s soft power strategy. But does this lead to a win–win situation for Africa and China? And what does the future hold for Africa as a result of China’s increasing engagement?

Author Biography

Goolam Mohamedbhai, Association of African Universities

Goolam Mohamedbhai is former general secretary of the Association of African Universities. E-mail: g_t_mobhai@yahoo.co.uk.

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Published

2020-01-13

How to Cite

Mohamedbhai, G. . (2020). China–Africa Higher Education Engagement: A Win–Win Situation?. International Higher Education, (100), 36–37. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14241

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