China in Africa: Is China Good for Africa's Health?

For our next Global Health Series event, Dr Chris Alden will cover the emerging relationship between China and Africa to determine whether this engagement will be that of a development partner, economic competitor or new hegemon.

Is China Good for Africa's Health?

Dr Chris Alden (LSE, author of "China In Africa")

Nowhere in the world is China's rapid rise to power more evident than in Africa. From multi-billion dollar investments in oil and minerals to the influx of thousands of merchants, labourers and cheap consumer goods, China's economic and political reach is redefining Africa's traditional ties with the international community. In this talk Dr Chris Alden will cover the emerging relationship between China and Africa to determine whether this engagement will be that of a development partner, economic competitor or new hegemon. Alden argues that in order to understand Chinese involvement on the continent, we need to recognize the range of economic, diplomatic and security rationales behind Beijing's Africa policy as well as the response of African elites to China's entreaties. This is will be a fascinating insight into China's new relationship with Africa and how this will effect the well-being of those in the continent.

29th January, 7 pm

Christopher Inglod Lecture Theatre,
UCL Chemistry Building,
20 Gordon Street,
London
WC1 6BT

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