A 'willing accomplice'? Evaluating South Africa's response to China's positions on international human rights

According to the Economist, South Africa's loyalty to China has made the former's foreign policy 'clueless and immoral'. This article examines the extent and solidity of South Africa's support for China's attempt to undermine the international human rights system. It do...

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Published in:The South African journal of international affairs 2024-04, Vol.31 (2), p.191-214
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