Institute of African Studies, ZJNU

Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University - China's first comprehensive and substantial university-based African research institute.

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Dean＆Prof. Liu Hongwu delivered a lecture on China's Africa Studies Mission in the New Era and Global Leadership at Renmin University, advancing an indigenous Area＆Country Studies framework integrating scholarship, fieldwork＆talent cultivation to strengthen mutual cooperation.

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Dean＆Prof.Liu Hongwu IASZNU, delivered a keynote speech at the seminar marking 70 years of China-Africa＆China-Arab Diplomatic Relations, advocating trilateral collaboration in cultural exchange, science-education cooperation＆talent cultivation to deepen partnerships.

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IASZNU co-hosted a think tank field study in Yiwu, where Dean＆Prof. Liu Hongwu examined Yiwu's role in China-Africa cooperation on June 18, underscoring how local trade practices can advance national diplomatic objectives＆offering replicable development pathways for GS nations.

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IASZNU＆Guangxi Normal University Press Group signed a strategic agreement in Beijing on June 17, launching the Global South Silk Road Academic Publishing＆International Communication Partnership to strengthen global dissemination of China–Africa scholarship.

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The IASZNU team was selected for the provincial "Qingfeng Plan" to research integrated reform of crossborder ecommerce livestreaming platforms.
The dual-mentorship initiative cultivates young scholars to generate policy research supporting Zhejiang's reform＆common prosperity.

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IASZNU Executive Dean Liu Shu＆Yunnan University PhD candidate Li Xiying published “India’s Economic＆Trade Strategy toward Africa under the Global South Perspective” in South Asian Studies 2026(2), noting that Modi repositioned Africa within India’s strategic agenda by GS coop.

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At the Seminar on Governance and China–Africa Relations in Beijing, Dr. Ismael Buchanan🇷🇼 highlighted the importance of sustained dialogue, mutual learning, and people-to-people exchanges in strengthening China–Africa relations.
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24 young ruling-party officials from Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia＆South Africa visited IASZNU’s museums＆joined governance seminars. Drawing on China’s development experience＆Africa’s realities, participants shared views on modernization, youth empowerment＆sustainable development.

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A training program for 25 officials from seven African nations was hosted at IASZNU from May to June.
The institute partnered with UNDP Tanzania on the Dumisha Amani Project, blending youth skills with peacebuilding ＆joint research to advance practical South-South cooperation.

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Dr. Yang Yuxin of IASZNU＆Prof. He Wenping(CASS) recently published an article“Zero-Tariff Policy Highlights a New Horizon for China-Africa Cooperation” in Guangming Daily.
It noted the policy helps Africa move beyond raw materials, upgrade industries＆deepen ties with China

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The 2026 Young Scholars Forum was held at IASZNU on June 3.
Nine young doctoral researchers from leading global universities presented cutting-edge research on African governance, China-Africa cooperation and sustainable development in African area＆country studies.

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IASZNU hosted a seminar on Senegal's escalating political crisis on May 28. Scholars dissected President Faye and former PM Sonko's bitter power struggle, mounting debt, governance strains, and the looming risks to China-Senegal cooperation and broader West African stability.

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The First China-Africa Media Development ＆International Communication Seminar was held at IASZNU on May 29.
Scholars＆media professionals from China, Nigeria＆Ethiopia gathered online＆offline to discuss media cooperation, joint storytelling and people-to-people exchanges.

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Mr. Ma Wenbing, president of the Yiwu Shandong Chamber of Commerce＆an IASZNU professor, delivered a lecture on AI-driven industrial transformation on May 26. IASZNU appointed him＆two chamber representatives as think tank researchers to strengthen industry-academia integration.

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On May 23— At the 2026 East China Political Science Annual Conference, Prof. Wang Heng＆students from IASZNU joined over 160 scholars to discuss China’s independent political science knowledge system, highlighting China-Africa cooperation, behavioral politics＆development rights.

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ZJNU held the opening of its First African Area and Country Cultural Festival on May 27, bringing together over 100 African students from 13 countries for ceremonies, cultural exhibitions, fashion shows, documentary screenings, poetry recitals, and academic exchanges activities.

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IASZNU and the China-Africa Institute held a symposium‌ in Beijing. The two premier African studies think tanksagreed to regular cooperation mechanisms, jointly building academic alliances, overseas research bases,and co-publishing textbooks to advance China-Africa studies.

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Dean＆Prof. Liu Hongwu＆Dr. Shen Tingyu published a paper in Middle East Critique(SSCI Q1) on May 6.
The article introduced the “Problem–Practice–Theory” paradigm for China’s area＆country studies＆promoted practice-based＆international academic exchange.
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Dr. Li Yichao from IASZNU and Prof. Fátima Chimarizeni Papelo from Joaquim Chissano University published an article in Noticias on China-Mozambique relations, highlighting President Daniel Francisco Chapo’s 2026 China visit and the elevation of bilateral ties to a new stage.

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ZJNU’s African Museum & China-Africa Exchange Museum marked International Museum Day on May 18 under the theme “Museums: Bridges Connecting the World,” continuing to promote China-Africa friendship＆cultural exchanges. The museums have received 200,000 visitors＆won wide acclaim.