Invitation to a lecture jointly organised by the UA Ruhr College for Social Sciences and Humanities, AREA Ruhr- Alliance for Research on East Asia Ruhr and the RUB Institute of Geography 

Qingxiu Bu: Africa in Great Power Competition: China, the USA, and Global Governance

Date: 16 January 2026

Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM CET

Venue: College for Social Sciences and Humanities, Essen 

This lecture examines Africa’s pivotal role in the evolving US-China great power competition, exploring various aspects such as trade, investment, governance,  and technological dynamics.

For more detailed information on the event, please visit the CSSH website: 
https://www.area-ruhr.de/202512161101481830/

RUB GI Contact: Prof. Dr. Thomas Feldhoff, Thomas.Feldhoff@rub.de