Mingwei Huang

Mingwei Huang, an assistant professor at Dartmouth specializing in race and migration, explores new forms of racial capitalism shaped by China's influence in South Africa. He discusses the dynamics between Chinese entrepreneurs and African migrant workers, revealing how these relationships reflect enduring white supremacy and colonial legacies. Huang also delves into the complexities of China-Africa relations, urging a reevaluation of historical narratives and emphasizing the need to understand contemporary racial identities in the context of global capitalism.

Mingwei Huang, an Assistant Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Dartmouth College, explores the complexities of racial capitalism in South Africa influenced by Chinese economic activities. He discusses the nuanced power dynamics between Chinese entrepreneurs and African migrant workers, emphasizing how these relations perpetuate historical legacies of colonialism and white supremacy. Huang sheds light on sojourner colonialism, the complexities of migration, and critiques traditional neo-colonial narratives, challenging listeners to rethink Sino-African interactions in the context of global capitalism.