The Centre for China Studies (CCS) is an independent research think tank focused on the study of China, her phenomenal rise and important engagement with Africa.
The CCS is based in Abuja, Nigeria and incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on the recommendation of the federal ministry of Justice, and attorney-General office as a non – profit public institution, limited by guarante.
Mission and Vision Statement
We have a broad vision to drive a fact – based research process, build on inclusive scholarly platform of all views and shades of opinion. Our operational modes would be continuous innovation of analytical tools to advance the study and understanding of the subject matter.
What we do and who we are - The Team
1What we do
We are engaged in a cutting-edge research activities on the processes of China –Africa engagement. We track the dynamics of Sino-Africa co-operation in all its dimensions.
2Who we are
We are public intellectual and professional academics working in various spheres
3Team
Our team is directed by Mr Charles O. Onunaiju, who have researched and written extensively on China and China-Africa co-operation in several newspaper articles and academic journals. He has spoken widely on respected international forums on China, the latest been at the 4th international conference on Tibet autonomous region in August 2014.
Our Objectives includes the following but not limited to it.
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To carry out the study of China through rigorous research and continuous focus on her reforms and other structural changes.
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To carry out the study of China in a way that would arouse public interest especially in the field of common challenges of development between China and Africa.
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To organize when necessary intellectual and academic discourse through symposia, seminars, workshop or any such round table that would be helpful in facilitating its objective of deepening understanding of China.
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To publish periodic journal on China Africa relationship and to highlight the key issues on China Africa co-operation.
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To stimulate discourse in the popular media through articles, press statement and news stories with the aim to clarify and promote understanding of the key issues on China Africa c-operation and enhance its status in the public domain.
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To further promote Africa China traditional solidarity and its consolidation through the research of the institutional mechanism, established for the purpose, especially the Forum on China Africa Co-operation (FOCAC) which was established in 2000.
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Through rigorous research and intellectual exertions, add value to the existing co-operation between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Peoples Republic of China and to the overall vitality and dynamism of Sino-Africa Co-operation.
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To research and articulate new critical paradigms with a view to add and improve the existing study tools, to the enhancement of Africa-China Co-operation.