The Centre for Chinese Studies (CCS) is the first institution devoted
to the study of China in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Centre promotes the
exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences between China and Africa.
As Africa’s interaction with China increases, the need for greater
analysis and understanding between our two regions and peoples grows.
This involves evaluating China’s developmental role in Africa that is
felt in various capacities ranging from trade and investment to
humanitarian assistance. The Centre seeks to fulfil this role. The
Centre conducts analysis of China-related research to stakeholders in
Government, business, academia and NGO communities.
The Centre also delivers lectures to academic and business audiences
at the Stellenbosch University and other local universities. The CCS
hosts visiting academics within the China Forum that provides a
platform for discussion and debate on China-Africa related subjects.
China Forum events are most often organised in collaboration with other
institutions.
The CCS has co-operative linkages with key Chinese universities and
institutions pursuing both research collaboration and exchange
undertakings. The CCS has exchange agreements in place with Xiamen
University, the Institute of West Asian & African Studies within the
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Shanghai Institute for
International Studies and Development Research Council.
The Centre for Chinese Studies also maintains close ties to the
Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University, the first of its kind
in South Africa, housed in the Postgraduate and International Office.
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