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China's Investment in Africa is Both Exploitative and Mutually

China places the majority of its investment into energy and natural resources, exploiting energy-rich African states. China's non-interferant and pragmatic …

South-South Investments: Driver for Alternative …

This has spurred optimism in the Global South about offering an alternative to Western dominance. China has aimed to expand its global presence and influence, framing its relations as 'South-South Cooperation'. Brazil and South Africa are crucial partners within BRICS, receiving significant Chinese investment, loans, and assistance.

Climate change mitigation in developing countries: Brazil, China…

This study attempts to document the climate mitigation resulting from such efforts in six key countries (Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey) and to inform policy-making aimed ...

BRICS | Global South Studies, U.Va.

The acronym BRICS comprises the nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa which represent the five major emerging economies; that is, the countries in the Global South which had the biggest potential for economic growth.

South Africa-China relations face criticism | THE AFRICAN

South Africa-China ties have not been without political and social problems. Human rights concerns, China's governance model, and geopolitical issues have sparked disputes, which influenced public opinion and caused a division in the political environment. However, there are no significant overt political problems between South …

One Hundred Years of Social Protection

This volume investigates the experiences of four middle-income countries - Brazil, India, China and South Africa - from 1920 to 2020, analysing if, when, and how these countries articulated a concern about social issues …

(PDF) THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF SOUTH

In the late 2000s, the emergence of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) gave rise to expectations of an alternative for the countries of the Global South in relation to the ...

An evaluation of the trade relationships between South Africa and China

An overview of South Africa and China trading. South Africa's bilateral trade with China increased from R205 billion in 2012 to R270 bn 2014, which is a 32% increase, but the composition of the trade was a matter of concern as SA's exports comprised mainly raw materials (Ensor 2014).

China speeds up the activation of a cooperative satellite

China has taken just a few hours to respond in its own way to the communiqué issued on 24 May by the White House, in which the leaders of the four QUAD countries - Australia, the United States, Japan and India - expressed their commitment to monitor from space "the stability and prosperity of our oceans".. The statement signed …

Data for Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China, South Africa

Data for Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China, South Africa from The World Bank: Data

The political economy of South-South relations: China's …

We came to two specific cases that need more public discussion in our societies: the Manaus Industrial Park, in the Brazilian Amazon region, and the Muzina-Makhado Special Economic Zone, in the South-African Limpopo Province. The creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZ) has been pointed out as a strategy to …

Going For Growth in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa

The world is currently facing the aftermath of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Going for Growth 2010 examines the structural policy measures that have been taken in response to the crisis, evaluates their possible impact on long-term economic growth, and identifies the most imperative reforms needed to strengthen …

Obama accuses China of not benefitting Africans

Obama accuses China of not benefitting Africans Saturday, June 29, 2013 — updated on July 03, 2020

Rise of Global South and changes in contemporary …

The rise of the Global South, already an important factor in contemporary global politics, has initiated and will continue to instigate huge changes in international order. Since World War II, the rise of the Global South has transitioned through three stages: decolonization (1945–1989), globalization (1990–2008), and the rise of …

Productivity losses due to premature mortality from cancer in Brazil …

Background: Over two-thirds of the world's cancer deaths occur in economically developing countries; however, the societal costs of cancer have rarely been assessed in these settings. Our aim was to estimate the value of productivity lost in 2012 due to cancer-related premature mortality in the major developing economies of Brazil, the Russian …

A Decade of China's BRI: Assessing its Impact

On October 10, 2023, China marked the 10 th anniversary of the launch of its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with the unveiling of a White paper on the BRI. This document, titled "The Belt and Road …

The politics of social policy: welfare expansion in Brazil, China

Lastly, social policy initiatives adopted across the global south, including Brazil, China, India and South Africa, have gone beyond simply establishing a 'safety …

25 Years of South Africa – China Relations: …

How concerned is China about corruption in South Africa? Will China's concerns affect her level of investment in South Africa? What is President Ramaphosa doing to balance this particular paradox? The …

China and Brazil as Southern Africa's Non-Interfering …

It finds that, despite their views on the importance of policy autonomy for beneficiaries and their critiques of the west, China and Brazil are indirectly, if not …

Arrests and attacks: African countries pursue China's illegal …

C hina's massive metals industry can only maintain its size using imported minerals, frequently from a limited number of suppliers. As part of its Belt and Road Initiative, the country has actively invested in mining assets in Africa and Latin America, and is beginning to engage in overseas refining and downstream facilities.. Many countries have …

International Relations and Cooperation on South Africa and …

Regular interaction between South Africa and China takes place at various official levels and include exchanges of State Visits and high-level engagements; …

(PDF) The Equality Principle in the Constitutions of Brasil, …

South Africa Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 Equality 9. (1) Everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law. (2) Equality includes the full and equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms.

7 Books About the Complex Relationship Between Africa and China

During apartheid, being Chinese in South Africa meant being a second-class citizen, yet also offered a degree of invisibility and thus defended against apartheid's harshest laws, reserved for its Black citizens. One of the book's most moving stories' is that of Ho's father, who stowed-away aboard a ship headed for South Africa.

Brazil, China presidents arrive Johannesburg for BRICS summit

The heads of Brazil, China, India and South Africa plus Russia's top diplomat will gather between August 22-24 this week under the theme "BRICS and Africa".

Together Alone? Brazil, South Africa, India, China (BASIC) and

Brazil, South Africa, India, China (BASIC) and the Climate Change Conundrum Given the extent of their economic and geopolitical influence, the four BASIC countries will play an increasingly important role in brokering any future international climate change agreement. Among developing countries, they have the political leverage and …

25 Years of South Africa – China Relations: …

In 2009, under the Zuma administration, which is also known for its corruption, South Africa's relationship with China moved to become a more comprehensive strategic partnership with a mutually beneficial …

Brazil and China at 50: Green goals and trade realities

During the Copenhagen summit, Brazil and China formed the BASIC bloc with India and South Africa. Izabella Teixeira, who became Brazil's environment minister in 2010, said the bloc became "an important space of interlocution" in the years that followed, helping the countries to bring their positions closer together. Brazil later put ...

Arrests and attacks: tracking China's illegal mining …

But recently, some African countries and China have reportedly experienced tensions in the mining industry. China has been accused of operating illegal mining activities and funding militant groups, …

The roles and training of primary care doctors: China, India, Brazil …

China, India, Brazil and South Africa contain 40% of the global population and are key emerging economies. All these countries have a policy commitment to universal health coverage with an emphasis on primary health care. The primary care doctor is a key part of the health workforce, and this article, which is based on two workshops at the …

THE RESPONSE OF CHINA, INDIA AND BRAZIL TO …

This paper examines the rationale and potential consequences of 'greening' the South African economy in line with the government's climate change mitigation goals. This …