Lecture on China in East African Community and its implications by Floribert from 4 MAIS

A special lecture on China in East African Community and its implications was held on 8^th 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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