Dr. Malusi Mncube is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on global political economy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, decolonized education, artificial intelligence, identity politics, and the intersection of Pan-Africanism with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

The Annhui China Visit

The Annhui China Visit

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The visit to China aimed to strengthen people-to-people ties, study its political economy, and extract valuable lessons for Africa’s development.

China’s economy is a masterclass in resilience—boasting a world-class manufacturing sector, efficient global supply chains, and strong export capacity. Yet, it has also cultivated a self-sustaining domestic demand base of 1.4 billion people, insulating itself from external shocks like Western trade wars, tariffs, and economic coercion. This dual-engine strategy has forged an unshakable economic fortress.

For Africa, the key takeaway is clear: accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to boost intra-African manufacturing and trade. By doing so, the continent can build resilience against global de-risking, decoupling, and protectionist policies that threaten external markets.

Viva BRICS.

DR MALUSI MNCUBE 

University of Johannesburg

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Dr Malusi Mncube

Dr. Malusi Mncube is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses on global political economy, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, decolonized education, artificial intelligence, identity politics, and the intersection of Pan-Africanism with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.