A special lecture on
China in East African Community and its implications was held on 8th
March in Room 612 by Floribert from Second Year International Relations. The
observer for the session was Dr. Koiremba, faculty from the Department of
International Relations and History. The lecture focused on the influence of
China in the African Nation starting with the history of China’s engagement
with the region since the early 1960s and the economic impact of China’s
influence on the African Nation especially from the point of view of the
Tanzania Railway of 1970s.
The lecture also focused
on aspects such as the quest for the seat of Un by China, Isolation of Taiwan,
insignificance of ideological leanings and China’s retreat from East Africa and
the political changes that were witnessed in the region. The exploration of
resources like oil in the African region was also discussed and the different
investments by China in East African Countries. The lecture concluded with
remarks on changing political relations and military relations between China
and East African Nations. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr.
Koiremba, thus ending the fruitful and enriching session.
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