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Exploring the Level of DRC's Dependence on China

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  • Benjamin Mwadi Makengo

    (Central China Normal University [Wuhan, China], UNIKIN - University of Kinshasa)

  • Joseph Mimbale Molanga
  • Jean-Marie Mbutamuntu

    (UNIKIN - University of Kinshasa)

  • Patience Kamanda Londo
  • Théo-Macaire Kaminar Nsiy
  • Shi Xinzhi
  • Gracien Mwadi Kapita

Abstract

This paper briefly deciphers the level of DRC's dependence on China. It considers it from the point of view of trade volume, the construction of economic and social infrastructures, the promotion of social mobility and the transfer of skills, and solidarity in the fight against COVID-19. Finally, this article proposes a reading grid which, from the outset, refutes any fixed opinion and any definitive point of viewby apprehending the concept of DRC's dependence on China from three (3) logical angles: a means of circumventing Western dependence (1); which consequently places DRC in a "complex dilemma" (2), and exposes it to illconsidered risks, especially in times of crisis (3). Hence the need for DRC to anticipate not only to avoid collisions between its main strategic partners, but above all to reduce its economic and even structural dependence on them [both "conservative" and "progressive"] by diversifying its economy and its partners.

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  • Benjamin Mwadi Makengo & Joseph Mimbale Molanga & Jean-Marie Mbutamuntu & Patience Kamanda Londo & Théo-Macaire Kaminar Nsiy & Shi Xinzhi & Gracien Mwadi Kapita, 2022. "Exploring the Level of DRC's Dependence on China," Post-Print halshs-03716865, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:halshs-03716865
    DOI: 10.20935/al5299
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    2. Ronald I. McKinnon, 2010. "China in Africa: The Washington Consensus versus the Beijing Consensus," International Finance, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 13(3), pages 495-506, December.
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    DRC's Political Economy; China-DRC Relations; DRC's Dependence;
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