The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Africa co-hosted a major book launch event at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens on Tuesday evening. The event marked the release of the book Xi Jinping and the Global South by Professor David Monyae and attracted academics, diplomats, media representatives, and civil society members. Ambassador… Continue reading China-South Africa Ties Spotlighted at Book Launch
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Writer Salwa Bakr: Without Literature, It Is Impossible to Understand One Another
Writers from the BRICS countries convey the stories of different peoples through literature. The work of Egyptian author Salwa Bakr was recognised by the jury of the new BRICS Literature Award, which included her in the shortlist of nominees. In an interview with Za rubezhom, she spoke about how she became acquainted with Russia and… Continue reading Writer Salwa Bakr: Without Literature, It Is Impossible to Understand One Another
The Global South is Finding its Voice, and China is Providing the Framework for that Voice
Events in the first few days of September have confirmed what was already in motion. A new rhythm in world affairs is emerging. In Tianjin, a metropolis in north China, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. In Beijing, China’s capital, President Xi reviewed troops… Continue reading The Global South is Finding its Voice, and China is Providing the Framework for that Voice
Reconfiguring South Africa’s Foreign Policy: A Negritude Analysis from Non-Alignment to BRICS
South Africa’s foreign policy configuration since the twilight of apartheid has been characterised by an evolving commitment to “active non-alignment” and an increasingly strategic engagement within the BRICS coalition. Popular analytical frameworks predominantly interpret such shifts in terms of geopolitical pragmatism or economic strategy aimed at positioning South Africa favourably within the global order. However,… Continue reading Reconfiguring South Africa’s Foreign Policy: A Negritude Analysis from Non-Alignment to BRICS