《中非合作抗击新冠肺炎疫情的联合倡议（英文版）》全文
Editor's note:
On April 17, 2020, 60 scholars from 27 think tanks hailing from China as well as 14 African countries came together in an international video conference co-hosted by the Africa Institute of South Africa, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies of Nigeria, the Center for China Studies of Nigeriaand the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University. After lengthy deliberations, a Joint Proposal on Africa and China Working Together to Fight Against COVID-19 was issued online in six different languages: Chinese, English, French, Arabic, Swahili, and Hausa.
In this proposal, participants from reputable think tanks in China, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Mali, Tanzania, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Zambia, Cameroon, and Tunisia, called for more robust global efforts to combat the emerging COVID-19 pandemic while stressing the need for close cooperation between China and African countries to collectively fight the multifaceted effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following document is the English version of the joint proposal, and the list of think tanks, institutions as well as the scholars jointly endorsed the proposal.
A JOINT PROPOSAL ON AFRICA AND CHINA WORKING TOGETHER TO FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
We deeply understand the significance for the world to defeat COVID-19, as it is a common enemy of mankind. We furthermore agree that COVID-19 poses an unprecedented threat to the health of African citizens and to its hard-won developmental and economic gains. The threat posed by any infectious disease, like COVID-19, impacts the entire human race, regardless of nationality, region or ethnicity. COVID-19 thus knows no borders and has swept around the world causing illness, an increasing number of deaths and is having a devastating impact on global economic well-being. Factors of wealth, poverty, nationality, race and class have been rendered meaningless as infections continue to grow in developed and developing countries alike.
Only by conquering COVID-19 can the world look forward to a brighter future. In China, President Xi Jinping declared a “people’s war” to fight this invisible enemy by mobilising the whole country. China subsequently launched an unprecedented, comprehensive, resolute and aggressive response to COVID-19, which was applauded internationally.
China has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the AU and many countries in Africa that conveyed their sympathies and supported China in a critical and difficult time. At the 33rd AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 09 February 2020, the leaders unanimously expressed their support to the government and people of China and commended China for its efforts to control the spread of the virus and expressed the hope that China would overcome its challenges.
The global spread of COVID-19 is constantly emphasizing the critical need and urgency of international cooperation. In fact, the spread of COVID-19, served as a stark reminder that in our interconnected world, no country and no nation exists for and of itself. It has affirmed once again that realising a continent and a world free of hunger and disease requires the collective effort of all.
It is against this background that China as a country is strongly committed to multilateralism and international cooperation, stands ready to enhance its cooperation by sharing its experiences, giving aid and support, so as to collectively address the common challenges of COVID-19 and build a shared future for mankind. So far China has offered assistance to 127 countries and 4 international organisations to combat COVID-19, and the aid is expanding.
African countries, like the rest of the world, are currently battling to contain the increasing spread of the worst global public health emergency in a century; African countries are increasingly working together, speaking with one voice and acting in unison. There is a common appreciation that if the disease is not contained, it could present a very real and serious setback to all African countries as the continent strives to eradicate poverty, inequality and underdevelopment in already constrained circumstances. Africa needs to act swiftly and to undertake extraordinary measures.
On 26 March and 3 April 2020, at the teleconferences of the African Union Bureau chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat and leaders from Egypt, Mali, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo deliberated at length on steps and measures that Africa should implement to counter COVID-19. Other participants included the leaders of Rwanda, Ethiopia, Senegal, Zimbabwe as well as WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. John Nkengasong, who provided an update on the state of the pandemic in Africa and across the world. The Bureau also acknowledged the commitment of China for its support and solidarity with Africa.
This must be seen against the background of Africa and China always having been a community with a shared future. African leaders and people spontaneously came forward with messages of sympathy and solidarity to China as well as donations to China. Such assistance offered by Africa reflected the strength and the depth of the relations and friendship between Africa and China.
Africa will never forget that when the Ebola virus raged through West Africa in 2014, the Chinese Government was among the first to offer help, deploying 23 charter flights to deliver emergency medical supplies and food, and sending over 1,000 medics to the affected areas. Africa and China fought side by side until the victory against the virus was won. China has continued to expand its extensive medical aid and support to Africa to this date.
China has already proven its resolve to assist the African continent with the scourge of COVID-19 in a growing number of countries on the continent. Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention is in constant contact with and assisting to modernise the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as well as with many individual countries. Chinese private enterprises are also increasingly extending a hand to Africa to fight COVID-19.
We believe in dispelling the dark clouds of COVID-19 through international cooperation and solidarity. We reject the negative approach which prevail in certain countries and quarters to politicize the fight against COVID-19 and in the process fuel stigmatization and prejudice against China whose people suffered significantly during the virus crisis.
It is against this background that Africa and China commit themselves to jointly fight the battle against COVID-19, which is posing a growing and serious threat to the political, economic and social well-being of Africa and China, as well as to the international community at large.We propose to work together, bilaterally and multilaterally, towards the following:
- to remain committed to international cooperation and multilateral cooperation in our endeavours to combat COVID-19.
- to avoid politicising the matter, fueling stigmatization, and creating of bias and prejudice by adopting universally accepted moral principles.
- to upgrade the Africa and China cooperation in medical and health care, including to give support to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to enable them to bolster health infrastructure and health systems on the continent in both their respective national responses and the continental effort.
- to enhance Africa and China joint research collaboration on the critical concerns emerges in curbing the spread of COVID-19, including public health security and disease control, as well as crisis preparedness and governance capacity.
- to strengthen the communication and cooperation between African and Chinese research institutions, think tanks and media outlets to provide intellectual support to the fight against COVID-19, with this conference as an effort in this respect.
This global pandemic has exposed the fragility of inward-looking and insular political, economic and social systems. We therefore wish to call for enhanced international cooperation and solidarity, and a new moral economy that has people and their welfare at its centre.
The mutual assistance offered by Africa and China over many decades, through good times and bad has always been a trademark of Africa and China cooperation and solidarity. This friendship and bond are deeply rooted in the hearts of the African and Chinese people, and it grows in working together to fight against COVID-19.
We believe a friend in need is a friend indeed. In this crucial time, Africans and Chinese, more than at any other time in recent history, need to rely on the trust, understanding and support of each other, to fight against COVID-19 and to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Think Tanks and Institutions
Scholars
Gert Grobler, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, China; Former Acting Deputy Director General for the Americas and Europe of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South AfricaCheryl Hendricks, Professor,Director, Africa Institute of South AfricaPhilani Mthembu, Executive Director, Institute for Global Dialogue, South AfricaDavid Monyae, Professor, Director, Confucius Institute, University of Johannesburg,South AfricaThokozani Simelane, Research Director, Africa Institute of South AfricaWarisu Alli, Professor, Department of Political Science,University of Jos; Director, Centre for Inter-African and Human Development Studies(CIDES)Efem Ubi, Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute of International AffairsCharles Onunaiju, Director, Center for China Studies, NigeriaAli Shams El Din, Former President, Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, EgyptHassan Ragab Hassan, Professor Director of Confucius Institute-Suez Canal University, Dean of Faculty of Language-Suez Canal University,EgyptLevi Obonyo, Professor,Dean of School of Communication, Daystar University,KenyaJoseph W. Butiku, Executive Director, The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation,TanzaniaIkaweba Bunting, Professor, Director, Department of Unity, The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, TanzaniaHumphrey P.B Moshi, Professor,Director of the Centre for Chinese Studies, University of Dar es Salaam,TanzaniaMichael Njunga Mulikita, Dean, School of Social Sciences Mulungushi University,ZambiaYoro Diallo, Professor, Executive Director, Centre for Francophone Studies, Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University,China; Former First Consular of Malian Embassy in ChinaModibo Bah Kone, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Letters and Human Sciences of Bamako,MaliAbdirizak Osman, Professor,Chairman of Board of Directors, Puntland Research and Development Center,SomaliaAli Issa Abdi, Executive Director,National Economic Council of Somalia; Managing Director, Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute,EthiopiaHussein Yusuf Ali, Acting Director, Sidra Institute,SomaliaMelha Rout Biel, Professor,Executive Director, South Sudan Center for Strategic and Policy StudiesKuyok Abol Kuyok, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Juba, South SudanDavida Rajaon, President, Institute of Politics Studies, MadagascarKabore Jérôme, Director, Publication of tinganews.com, Burkina FasoDiarra Boubacar, Distinguished Expert, Xindu Chinese Traditional Medicine Hospital, Chengdu, ChinaHodan Abdi, Associate Professor, Executive Director, Center for East African Studies,the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaMichael Ehizuelen, Associate Professor, Executive Director, Center for Nigerian Studies, Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaOsidipe Adekunle, Dr., Researcher, Center for Nigerian Studies, the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaTaling Tene Rodrigue, Secretary-General, Center for African Film and Television Research,Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaMvuh Zouliatou, Dr.,Cameroonian ScholarLarby Foued, PhD Candidate of the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaAbah Bidias Alain Steve, PhD Candidate of the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaSalla Gueye, Journalist, Seneweb,SenegalLiu Guijin, Former Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs, Former Chinese Ambassador to South AfricaLiu Hongwu, Changjiang Scholar; Director, Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaZhong Yijun, Professor, Vice President, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaHe Wenping, Professor, Institute of West Asian and African Studies, Chinese Academy of Social SciencesWang Wen, Professor,Executive Dean, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of ChinaXing Yutang, Deputy Director, Research and International Cooperation Department, Academy of Contemporary China and World StudiesZhang Kun, Professor,Dean,National Institute of Communication Strategy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology,ChinaHuang Meibo, Professor,Dean, International Development Cooperation Institute, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics,ChinaLuo Jianbo, Professor,Institute for International Strategic Studies of China Central Party SchoolWu Qimin, Vice Director, International Department, People’s Daily,ChinaLong Xiaonong, Professor, Communication University of ChinaWang Heng, Professor, Deputy Director,Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaHu Meixin, Professor,Dean of College of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaXu Lihua, Director, International Office, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaXu Wei, Associate Professor,Deputy Director, Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaZhang Mingzhuo, Executive Director, Research Department,Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaZhang Jianzhen, Professor, Director,Research Centre for African Science and Technology, Belt&Road Program, China Association for Science and TechnologyWang Lin, Director, Department of French, College of Foreign Languages, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaWu Ka, Director,Center for African Legal and Social Development Studies, Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaLiu Zhaoyi, Executive Director, South African Branch Office, the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University,ChinaZhang Yong, Director, Center for African Film and Television Research, Institute of African Studies, Zhejiang Normal University, ChinaAo Manyun, Director,Center for Tanzania Studies, Communication University of ChinaChen Li, Manager, International Market Department, CGCOC GroupLiam Lee, Chief International Desk Correspondent, TA KUNG PAO DAILY; Council Member, China Africa Peoples Friendship AssociationShen Shiwei, International News Editor & Columnist Commentator, CGTN English, China Media GroupLiu Yi, Editor, China DailyZhang Zhongwen, Journalist&Editor, Editorial Center of Zhejiang Daily,China
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近年来，非洲研究院自2016年以来连续第四次入选《全球智库报告》“最佳区域研究中心”（大学附属），还先后入选中国社科院"中国智库综合评价核心智库榜单”、“南京大学中国智库索引（CTTI）”中国高校智库百强A+、《2018年中国智库报告》高校智库（特色）系统影响力排行榜第4、《中华智库影响力报告（2018）》高校智库影响力排行榜第9，等。
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Established in 2007, the Institute of African Studies at Zhejiang Normal University, is the first comprehensive and substantive African Research Institute based in China’s universities. In the decade since its founding, the Institute has remained focused on both producing influential academic output, as well as cultivating scholars in African Studies from both China and Africa, gaining reputation as a highly influential academic institution both at home and abroad. At the onset of its second decade, the Institute of African Studies intends to move towards a more regionalized, nationalized, distinctive and internationally oriented direction in its research. At the same time, the institute will continue to encourage young and upcoming scholars to conduct research, and provide them with the necessary support.
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L’IASZNU a été fondée en Septembre 2007 sous les auspices du Ministère de l’Éducation (MOE) et le Ministère des Affaires Étrangères (MFA). Parmi les Universités chinoises, c’est le premier Institut complet créé spécialement pour les études africaines. Après plus de 10 années de développement, l’IASZNU est devenue un Institut d’études et un Think Tanks très influent sur les affaires africaines en Chine qui possède un « Savant du Chang Jiang » des études africaines. Il est le Think Tanks chinois sur le « Plan Think Tanks du Partenariat Chine-Afrique 10 + 10 » et un des établissements guides sur le « Plan de Recherche Conjointe et d’Echange Chine-Afrique » du Ministère des Affaires Étrangères. Il est sélectionné par le Ministère de l’Éducation pour « La Coopération Universitaire Chine-Afrique 20+20 », en tant que base principale pour des études du continent et des études spécifiques de pays. Il est également sélectionné par la Province du Zhejiang comme le Centre d’Innovation Collaborative 2011, la base de recherche de la Philosophie et des Sciences Sociales dans la province de Zhejiang. L’IASZNU a été classé parmi les meilleurs Think Tanks (affiliés à une Université) au monde pendant deux années consécutives, en 2016 et en 2017, par le Global Think Tanks Index publié annuellement par la Pennsylvanie Université. En 2018, l’Institut a été classé comme l’un des meilleurs Think Tanks affilié à une université en Chine avec le classement A + du système de classement chinois (CTTI).