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La Repubblica Popolare della Cina in Africa sud-orientale. Il caso tanzaniano

Verre, Filippo LU (2022) In Africana - Rivista di Studi Extraeuropei p.275-290
Abstract
Beijing's interest in the African continent is strong. For some time, China has been investing considerable capital to increase its influence in many sub-Saharan nations, often rich in raw materials and resources considered essential for Chinese industrial growth. In this respect, a very interesting case concerns Tanzania, a significant African state facing the Indian Ocean that has recently established close relations with Beijing. The sectors on which Chinese investors have focused are agriculture and port infrastructure. With a massive financial commitment, China aims to increase its geo-economic presence in South East Africa. In addition to analysing the main Chinese projects in Tanzania, this article will delve into the reactions of... (More)
Beijing's interest in the African continent is strong. For some time, China has been investing considerable capital to increase its influence in many sub-Saharan nations, often rich in raw materials and resources considered essential for Chinese industrial growth. In this respect, a very interesting case concerns Tanzania, a significant African state facing the Indian Ocean that has recently established close relations with Beijing. The sectors on which Chinese investors have focused are agriculture and port infrastructure. With a massive financial commitment, China aims to increase its geo-economic presence in South East Africa. In addition to analysing the main Chinese projects in Tanzania, this article will delve into the reactions of the Dodoma government to the neo-colonialist attitudes pursued by Beijing. (Less)
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The People's Republic of China in Southeast Africa. The Tanzanian case
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Africana - Rivista di Studi Extraeuropei
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1592-9639
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  abstract     = {{Beijing's interest in the African continent is strong. For some time, China has been investing considerable capital to increase its influence in many sub-Saharan nations, often rich in raw materials and resources considered essential for Chinese industrial growth. In this respect, a very interesting case concerns Tanzania, a significant African state facing the Indian Ocean that has recently established close relations with Beijing. The sectors on which Chinese investors have focused are agriculture and port infrastructure. With a massive financial commitment, China aims to increase its geo-economic presence in South East Africa. In addition to analysing the main Chinese projects in Tanzania, this article will delve into the reactions of the Dodoma government to the neo-colonialist attitudes pursued by Beijing.}},
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