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Position Paper Political Committee (China Topic A)
Position Paper Political Committee (China Topic A)
Mariana Amado
[“A State in the grip of neo-colonialism is not master of its own destiny. It is this factor
which makes neo-colonialism such a serious threat to world peace.”]1 These are the words said
by Kwame Nkrumah, former president of Ghana. For many states living under said “grip” means
high impact on their economy, environment and sometimes a threat for the sovereignty of their
land. Imacts such as cultural represion are argued by Nigeria saying that it is responsible for
religious and tribal disunity in the country. Research has proved that the current role of the
African states in today's global economy are a consequence of years of colonial rule,
exploitation and imperialism. Neocolonialism is currently happening in Africa and it’s in essence
formed by former colonial powers and developed Asian countries with technologies and
machinery seeking to exploit the African continent. Neo colonialism has brought the
development of modern transport and modern communication systems and through the past years
neocolonialism has enabled capitalist powers to lead other nations through the operations of
international capitalism rather than by means of direct rule. Although impacts such as such as
disunity and cultural imperialism have also been negative for the continent.
[“Both China and African countries are developing countries. We understand each others´
feeling when it comes to economic development and poverty alleviation. Thus China is willing
to make its contribution in the harsh endeavor of African countries in the revival of their national
1
Kwame Nkrumah, Neo-Colonialism, The Last Stage of Imperialism;in 1965 by Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd.,
London. Published in the USA by International Publishers Co., Inc., 1966; Transcribed: by Dominic Tweedie.
economies.”]2 These words said by the Chinesse ambassador Zhan, Jun. The delegation of China
is against neo-colonialism and believes that some of these accusations are caused partially by
bias and lack of information. China wwas subjected to colonial aggression and oppression and
went through similar suffering and agony as the majority of African countries. The Chinese
government has advised the Tanzania-Zambia railway construction with financial aid and 50,000
workers and engineers were sent over there while facing economic affliction ourselves. The
railroad is not only an economic lifeline but a symbol of the China-Africa friendship. It's of our
beliefs that for the development of the world the development of Africa is crucial. China-Africa
African countries should be sought and aided by other nations and the AU. With mutually
beneficial cooperation and trade policies implemented first by the African Union, the delegation
belives that we can help African countries and the world achieve global prosperity and peace.
2
https://www.mfa.gov.cn/ce/cenl//eng/xwdt/t760499.htm Zhan, Jun