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A Diaspora’s Engagement in Changing International Relations : The Case of Overseas Chinese in Africa

Hyeong kwon, Jeon 1 HAFIZ MD GOLAM 1

1전남대학교

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ABSTRACT

Over the centuries, Chinese diaspora has significantly engaged and involved in economic cooperation in African countries. This article analyzes the historical development and roles in international cooperation of Chinese diaspora in Africa. By classification of the Chinese diaspora, the authors examine how Chinese diasporas have been involved and engaged in economic cooperation in transnational borders. Their strong ties and well developed networks make Chinese diaspora empower economic impacts on the host countries. In the end, the engagement of Chinese trade and labor diaspora in economic cooperation has made the outstanding transformation to most of the African countries and led to the change of international relationship between its home and host countries.

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