https://www.scmp.com/rss/521155/feed Joseph X.K. Cui is a Chinese entrepreneur and development practitioner who has lived and worked in Africa for over 15 years. He is the founder of several ventures in Uganda, including a bamboo-based eco-resort and real estate developments. Passionate about sustainability and community development, he is also actively involved in charitable work, supporting women's empowerment, education and rural health initiatives en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Having lived and worked in Africa for 15 years, I have seen the enormous investments China has made in the continent, and the misunderstandings, tensions and criticism that have followed. One of the most profound differences between China and the West in foreign engagement lies in the approach to aid and public image. While China relies heavily on centralised state power, Western countries have developed a vast, decentralised network of non-governmental organisations. Through years of... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3307330/china-could-build-its-own-model-soft-power-africa-through-ngos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3307330/china-could-build-its-own-model-soft-power-africa-through-ngos?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:30:08 +0000