Changing trends in the Tanzania–China relationship

Sigalla, Huruma Luhuvilo

doi:10.1007/s11614-014-0118-6

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“…As well, the influx of Chinese products has benefited African consumers by allowing them to access new products and services that were previously unaffordable or inaccessible (Haroz, 2011;Sigalla, 2014;Zafar, 2007). 13 Another topic of concern and controversy has been China's longstanding engagement with corrupt, authoritarian governments (e.g., Angola, DRC, Sudan, and Zimbabwe).…”

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Dragon Meets Camel: An Exploration of China’s Engagement with Eritrea

Amahazion¹

2022

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Over the past several decades, the People’s Republic of China’s engagement with African countries has grown tremendously. China has emerged as Africa’s largest trading partner, while Chinese investment in and lending to African countries has grown rapidly. In Eritrea, a young, developing country located in the Horn of Africa, Chinese involvement has also considerably increased in recent years. However, although there has been extensive study of China’s partnerships across the continent, very little work has been dedicated to examining its ties with Eritrea. What are the history and current scale of involvement? What has been the impact of this engagement on Eritrean society? What are locals’ overall perceptions about the relationship or about China more generally? Utilizing a mix of qualitative research methods, including surveys, the current paper explores China’s engagement with Eritrea, adding to the voluminous, ever-growing body of literature and helping to diversify and deepen understanding of this important topic. Additionally, although various narratives about the China-Africa relationship have arisen, often led and framed by non-Africans, the present study broadens the discussion by offering local, African perspectives on China-Africa links. Engagement and cooperation between China and Eritrea are longstanding and extend to numerous areas, driven by a range of interests, while local perceptions are quite nuanced and largely consistent with many cross-national studies.

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Dragon Meets Camel: An Exploration of China’s Engagement with Eritrea

Amahazion¹

2022

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“…While the critics consider Sino-African relation as a form of neo-colonialism or imperialism, only benefiting China, those that are in favour of the China-Africa relationship argue that it is beneficial for both sides and that it is an important factor in furthering the development on the continent (Chen 2016;Mlambo, Kushamba & Simawu 2016). Sigalla (2014) concludes that while the west is more skeptical about the China-Africa relationship, Sub-Saharan African countries generally view the relationship more positively, viewing China as a trade partner. Therefore, Sino-African relationship cannot entirely be viewed as black-and-white.…”

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“…In the same survey, the unacceptable behavior of some Chinese citizens in the country emerged as the most factors a negative image of China in Tanzania (Afrobarometer 2014). A study by Sigalla (2014) gives weight to the sentiment that the perceived behavior of the Chinese tarnishes China's image in Tanzania, citing rude behavior and the usage of abusive language.…”

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2022

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Since the 1990s, there has been an unprecedented rise in the number of Chinese immigrants across Africa. In Tanzania, the influx of Chinese people forming social-economic clusters-‗Chinatowns' is springing. The new individual Chinese quest for achievement, necessitating new waves of migration to Africa, is not yet well researched. This paper examines this new trend as it manifests in the Tanzanian context. It looks at the motivation for Chinese migration to Tanzania, their networks, activities, and the local people's perceptions of those engagements. Using information gathered from surveys, written and oral sources, the paper establishes that since the 1990s, Chinese migrants have increasingly turned from investors to engage in almost every small business they come across. Because of Tanzania's generally small local economies, these relatively new entrants to a market have undoubtedly caused mixed perceptions among the locals. While the Sino-African relationship is generally viewed positively by the Tanzanians, the Chinese residing in the country are perceived less positively, as exemplified by perceived hostility and rudeness from the Chinese migrants.

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“…The assumption here would portend that Magufuli’s general distrust of foreigners, including from China, clouded his judgement when weighing up the BPP’s pros and cons in light of the government’s stance over the renegotiation of the FA. After all, sociological and survey-based research has empirically pointed to the existence in Tanzania of a disconcerting conflation between Chinese investments and nefarious practices (bribery, price dumping, market distortion) (Kelly et al, 2016: 5; Sigalla, 2014: 71–72). Such pejorative bias could be felt to a certain extent in some of the negative rhetoric Magufuli and some of his accomplices employed against ‘China’ when discussing the deal.…”

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Infrastructure Nationalism and Political Vulnerability – Examining the Stalled Negotiations Over the Bagamoyo Port Project During Magufuli’s Reign

Barton

2021

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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The Bagamoyo Port Project (BPP) was meant to have set in motion the development of East Africa’s largest port. Yet, with the advent of former President John P. Magufuli to power in October 2015, the BPP has led a chequered existence. This article explores the dynamics behind the stalled talks over the BPP by emphasising Magufuli’s penchant for developmentalism, nationalism and authoritarianism ultimately as a political strategy designed to mask his vulnerable electoral standing within the party and with the electorate. The renegotiations over the BPP served as an ideal opportunity in this regard to shore up his base.

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Changing trends in the Tanzania–China relationship

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Dragon Meets Camel: An Exploration of China’s Engagement with Eritrea

Dragon Meets Camel: An Exploration of China’s Engagement with Eritrea

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Infrastructure Nationalism and Political Vulnerability – Examining the Stalled Negotiations Over the Bagamoyo Port Project During Magufuli’s Reign

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