The Spread of the Corona Virus and its Impact on China-Africa Relations (2019 - 2021)

Hamza Sleman Abd Alkrem   Alsalamat

doi:10.35516/hum.v50i2.4954

Authors

Hamza Sleman Abd Alkrem Alsalamat Researcher in Political Science, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v50i2.4954

Keywords:

Corona crisis, international competition, Sino-African relations

Abstract

Objectives: The study aims to identify the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on Sino-African relations. This is done by highlighting the importance of the African continent in general, as well as the key pillars and foundations on which Chinese-African relations are built. Additionally, it examines the influence of the coronavirus spread on Sino-African relations within the African continent. The study was based on the assumption that the coronavirus crisis in Africa affected Sino-African relations.

Methods: In this study, the descriptive analytical method was employed to describe the nature of Chinese relations with the African continent. Additionally, the study aimed to analyze how the Corona virus affects the nature of Sino-African relations.

Results: The study yielded several significant results. Among the most noteworthy findings is that the crisis caused by the spread of the coronavirus has contributed to the deepening of Chinese-African relations.

Conclusions: It can be concluded that China was able to capitalize on the coronavirus crisis, utilizing it as an opportunity to strengthen its global presence by solidifying its relations with the African continent

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