Knowledge Production and Network Building in China-Africa Relations
Knowledge Production and Network Building in China-Africa Relations
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Lina Ben-Abdallah's 'Knowledge Production and Network Building in China-Africa Relations' examines the dynamics of knowledge production within the context of China-Africa engagements.
The book analyzes how China strategically utilizes junkets and exchange programs to cultivate favorable narratives among African journalists and scholars.
It delves into the impacts of these initiatives on shaping perceptions and influencing policy discussions.
Ben-Abdallah's work highlights the subtle ways in which power and influence are exerted through knowledge dissemination.
The study provides a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between knowledge, networks, and narratives in the realm of China-Africa relations.
The insights offered in the book are crucial for comprehending the complexities of international relations and the politics of knowledge production.
The book analyzes how China strategically utilizes junkets and exchange programs to cultivate favorable narratives among African journalists and scholars.
It delves into the impacts of these initiatives on shaping perceptions and influencing policy discussions.
Ben-Abdallah's work highlights the subtle ways in which power and influence are exerted through knowledge dissemination.
The study provides a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between knowledge, networks, and narratives in the realm of China-Africa relations.
The insights offered in the book are crucial for comprehending the complexities of international relations and the politics of knowledge production.
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