Joint Hong Kong-Kiel-Göttingen Workshop
China in the Global South: Consequences for Economic Development
China has become a pivotal actor in the Global South, reshaping the economic and development landscape. Its unique approach raises questions about the short- and long-term implications for economic development.
This workshop explores the causes and consequences of China’s economic engagement in the Global South, with a focus on its role in transforming economies, influencing global governance, and shaping development pathways. We aim to bring together scholars investigating the diverse impacts of these engagements.
The workshop is jointly organized by the Asia Global Institute at the University of Hong Kong, the Kiel Institute China Initiative, and the Center for Modern East Asian Studies at the University of Göttingen. It will take place on Friday, 28 March 2025 at the University of Hong Kong.
Call for Papers
We currently invite submissions on topics such as:
- The economic, social, and environmental impact of Chinese trade and investments in the Global South
- The role of Chinese investments in shaping trade networks with the Global South
- Chinese lending and debt relief
- Effects of Chinese immigration
- Geopolitical dimensions of China’s economic engagement
- Comparative perspectives of European and Chinese engagement in the Global South
- Implications for multilateralism and global economic governance
Submission deadline: 15 February 2025 - 12PM (HKT), 5PM (CET), 11AM (EST)
Program committee: Antoine Boucher (University of Göttingen), Andreas Fuchs (University of Göttingen and Kiel Institute), Moritz Schularick (Kiel Institute), Austin Strange (University of Hong Kong), Heiwai Tang (Hong Kong University)
Submission Guidelines: Please submit your proposal through this link by 15 February 2025, 12 PM (HKT), 5 PM (CET), 11 AM (EST):
Authors of accepted papers will be notified by the end of February. For presenting authors, we will book and cover two nights at a hotel. Please indicate when submitting whether you require your travel expenses to be covered (economy class; maximum of 500 US$ within Asia and 1,800 US$ for intercontinental trips). We look forward to your submissions and to engaging discussions on China’s role in the Global South.
We are grateful for the financial support provided by the Leibniz Association within the framework of the project 'China in Africa: Exploring the Consequences for Economic and Social Development' and the APEC Study Center at the University of Hong Kong.