This paper demonstrates that the largest business association of private firms in the People's Republic of China (PRC …), the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), has induced its members to help achieve the goals of the PRC …

Europe has been the privileged economic and political partner of Africa, but more recently China has increased its …’s traditional proximity to Europe, African citizens are increasingly interested in China and its impact on Africa’s development …. While African civil society leaders and media operators describe China as an opportunity for Africa to break free from its …

Stability, development and unity in contemporary China -- Critical developments in Chinese politics -- Privatisation … -- Uneven economic development -- China's environmental problems -- Population change and food security in China -- Ethnic … minorities -- Critical social issues -- Cross strait relations and China's reunification prospects …