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China–Africa science and technology collaboration: evidence from collaborative research papers and patents

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  • Mammo Muchie
  • Swapan Kumar Patra

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This research paper explores how the China–Africa Science and Technology (S&T) relationship has evolved over the years based on two specific outputs: research publications and patents. China–Africa S&T collaborations have evolved after China engaged actively with African countries. China has collaborated with a number of African countries in both publications and patents more than the current inter-African collaborations. However, Chinese collaborations are limited with very few African countries (For example, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco) that are comparatively stronger in S&T infrastructure than many other African countries. This research demonstrates that the China–Africa collaboration is increasing and is likely to grow in the coming years as China is emerging as a leading global research hub in the world.

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  • Mammo Muchie & Swapan Kumar Patra, 2020. "China–Africa science and technology collaboration: evidence from collaborative research papers and patents," Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(1), pages 1-27, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:jocebs:v:18:y:2020:i:1:p:1-27
    DOI: 10.1080/14765284.2019.1647004
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    1. Elizabeth S. Vieira, 2022. "International research collaboration in Africa: a bibliometric and thematic analysis," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 127(5), pages 2747-2772, May.
    2. Botchie, David & Sarpong, David & Meissner, Dirk, 2022. "Chain upgrading, technology transfer, and legitimacy: The Schumpeterian character of China in the information and communication technology sector in SSA," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 183(C).

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