The economic Relations between China and Nigeria
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs & Administration
| Author: | Lawrence Okolo Abutu | ISBN: | 9783656341277 |
| Publisher: | GRIN Verlag | Publication: | December 27, 2012 |
| Imprint: | GRIN Verlag | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lawrence Okolo Abutu |
| ISBN: | 9783656341277 |
| Publisher: | GRIN Verlag |
| Publication: | December 27, 2012 |
| Imprint: | GRIN Verlag |
| Language: | English |
Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Other States, grade: None, Xiamen University (Research School of South-east Asian Studies), course: International Relations, language: English, abstract: This paper examines China-Nigeria economic-political relations. On February 10, 1971 a historical stage was set between China and Nigeria, one of not only bilateral relations but of mutual respect for each other. Although this relationship dates back to more than three decades, recent developments call for a careful and detailed analysis of this union and to this end, i seek to provide analysis of the relationship with respect to investment, trade, aid, and economic cooperation. Recent developments in China and Nigeria relationship are not unconnected with the renewed ties between the two giants as Nigeria has become one of China's most important trading partners in Africa. The contemporary waves of diplomatic relations appear to a reasonable extent mutually beneficial. Nigeria's quest for development with an aggressive campaign for FDI as one of the motivating forces has opened the economy which China is seen as an ideal business partner. Accordingly, this paper, through a critical review of the literature examines, and evaluates the opportunities and challenges abound in the nascent economic and trade relationships, and discusses the prospects of the deals for the Chinese, Nigerian, and African socio-economic growth. Key words: China, Nigeria, Economic-Political Relations, Trade, FDI
Okolo Abutu Lawrence is a PhD candidate, Department of World Economy/International Relations, College of South East Asian Studies, Xiamen University,Xiamen 361005, P. R. China. E-mail address:lauren4all2003@yahoo.com
Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Other States, grade: None, Xiamen University (Research School of South-east Asian Studies), course: International Relations, language: English, abstract: This paper examines China-Nigeria economic-political relations. On February 10, 1971 a historical stage was set between China and Nigeria, one of not only bilateral relations but of mutual respect for each other. Although this relationship dates back to more than three decades, recent developments call for a careful and detailed analysis of this union and to this end, i seek to provide analysis of the relationship with respect to investment, trade, aid, and economic cooperation. Recent developments in China and Nigeria relationship are not unconnected with the renewed ties between the two giants as Nigeria has become one of China's most important trading partners in Africa. The contemporary waves of diplomatic relations appear to a reasonable extent mutually beneficial. Nigeria's quest for development with an aggressive campaign for FDI as one of the motivating forces has opened the economy which China is seen as an ideal business partner. Accordingly, this paper, through a critical review of the literature examines, and evaluates the opportunities and challenges abound in the nascent economic and trade relationships, and discusses the prospects of the deals for the Chinese, Nigerian, and African socio-economic growth. Key words: China, Nigeria, Economic-Political Relations, Trade, FDI
Okolo Abutu Lawrence is a PhD candidate, Department of World Economy/International Relations, College of South East Asian Studies, Xiamen University,Xiamen 361005, P. R. China. E-mail address:lauren4all2003@yahoo.com
