Tag: South Africa

Does China Belong in BRICS?

As Xi Jinping arrives in South Africa for a summit meeting of the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—Graham Allison suggests that grouping China together with the “RIBS” is misleading. From The Atlantic: In 2001, China’s GDP was equal to the GDP of all the RIBS combined. In the five years since the global financial crisis, just the increment of growth in

March 26, 2013 3:40 PM

Xi Trip Highlights China’s Africa Influence

Xi Jinping’s first overseas tour as China’s president is set to commence this weekend. After a stop in Russia

March 21, 2013 4:42 PM

British Ministers Barred from Meeting Dalai Lama

Documentary series Dispatches reported this week on Chinese pressure to prevent national and local officials from meeting

December 4, 2012 3:42 PM

Taiwan Blocks Dalai Lama Visit

Taiwanese authorities have refused to provide a visa for the Dalai Lama, who was due to address a women’s organisat

November 22, 2012 4:03 PM

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