| Peer-Reviewed

Sociological Analysis of the “Win-Win Relationship” Between China and Cameroon: Level of Accords Signed

Received: 24 October 2022    Accepted: 8 November 2022    Published: 30 January 2023
Views:       Downloads:
Abstract

Bilateral relations is common between nations. Cameroon and China share and enjoy this relationship in terms of Win-Win. This study underscores the level of the involvement of Cameroon and China, in signing accords in a Win-Win relationship and the exchange visits of the two heads of states. The objective of this study lays emphasis on outlining the various accords signed between Cameroon and China, and how these accords signed has brought in interaction between the officials of the two states. Furthermore, it also brings to the limelight the projects realized as a result of accords signed and the internal political mobility of the head of state of Cameroon. Methodology adopted used different techniques to collect and analyze data. This include data collected from the internet, mass media and library sources, survey design method and information from offices such as project lists. After collecting and carefully selecting the items, they were grouped into configurations and analyzed using statistical package for social science and Microsoft excel programs. Research findings are presented in tables and figures embracing bar charts, histograms and pie charts. Results from these findings revealed that Cameroon government officials are highly involved in the “win-win relationship through visiting and signing of different forms of accords and carrying out necessary negotiations with China before the execution projects. This furthermore empowers the internal political mobility of the heads of state from one project site to another.

Published in Social Sciences (Volume 12, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11
Page(s) 1-12
Creative Commons

This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.

Copyright

Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Science Publishing Group

Keywords

Bilateral, Accord, Relations, Win-Win

References
[1] Anthony G., (1995), Fundamental Concepts of Sociology from Capitalism and Modern Social Theory: An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber, Sociological Debates Thinking About ‘The Social’, Edited by Floya A. and Michael P. K, Greenwich University Press, p. 227-248.
[2] Beuing Z., (1977), President Ahidjo Visits China, President Ahidjo’s Speech, Peking Review, Vol. 20 No 42, 10/ 14/ 1977, p. 3, 15-16.
[3] Business in Cameroon, (2015), Cameroon in the Top 10 of African Countries Awarding Lands to Chinese Investors, [https://www.businessincamaroon.com/index.php/agriculture/ 1710-5720], Visited 23/ 10/ 2020.
[4] Christopher J., (2018), Sino-Africa Cooperation Fresh Impetus, Sino-Cameroon Ties Growing Business Interest Expressed, Cameroon Tribune, No11673/7872-44, 06/09/2018, p. 5.
[5] Clebert A. N. N., (2018), Doctorate Thesis in Sociology, Paul Biya’s speech during the Era of Multi Partism in Cameroon: An Arguentative scene and relationship with power, Mountain Humanist Doctorate school (ED 480), University of Bordeaux. P335.
[6] Speech of His Excellency Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon during the Laying of the Foundation Stone at the Kribi Deep Sea Port, 08 October 2011. www.minpostel.gov.cm, Visited 09/08/2020.
[7] e-Post A Highly Secured Ultramodern Postal Network.
[8] Floya A., and Michael P. K., (1995), Sociological Debates Thinking About ‘the Social’, Greenwich University Press.
[9] Gauthier G. C., (1985), the Queen’s Gambit in Barbier Claude, Women in Cameroon, Pacific Ocean, Rebellious Woman, Paris, ORSTOM-Karthala, p. 412.
[10] Georg S., (1903), The Metropolis and mental life, [www.blackwellpublishing.com] e4, p. 12.
[11] GRAIN, (2010), Unpacking a Chinese Company’s Land Grab in Cameroon, [https://www.farmlandgrab.org/16485], visited 09-08-2019.
[12] Hilaire D. P. P., (2011), Chinese Medicine in Cameroon, translation of Jonathan Hall, p. 51-58, [https://doi.org/10.4000/chinaperspectives.5642], visited 09-11-2020.
[13] Jean N. E., (2013), Afro Modernity Speech and the African Hermeneutics Thought, Harmattan, Polytechnique School 75005 Paris, p. 9.
[14] Jean-Pierre C., (2015), China-Cameroon Relations: Fortunes and Limits of an Old Political Complicity, South African Journal of International Affairs, vol. 22 (01): 67-91, [https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10220461.2014.1014930], visited 19-02-2020.
[15] Jean Z., (1980), Give Back the Riffle, Sociology Manual of Opposition, Immediate History. p. 27.
[16] Manyanye I., (2015), China’s Role in Improving Public Health in Cameroon, [https://africanchinareporting.com/china-role-in-improving-public-health-in-Cameroun], visited 23-12-2019.
[17] Roddrigue C. T. (2008), Masters Dissertation in Sociology, Chinese Immigration in Cameroon, Status, Strategy and Stakes, Department of Sociology, The University of Yaounde 1.
[18] Roland M., (2017), Sino-Cameroon Trade Relations: Partnering with World Economic Giant Information and Economic Analysis Journal [https://www.cameroonbusinesstoday.cm/ articles/502/fr/sino-cameroon-trade-relations-partnering-with-world-economic-giant], visited 23-03-2019.
[19] Rose I., (2009), Doctorate Thesis in Sociology, Continuous Training in Cooperative Milieu in Cameroon, A Sociologic Perspective of Organized Action, Department of Sociology, University de Yaoundé I, p. 32.
[20] Sino-Cameroon Ties: Key Agreements Signed in Beijing, https://www.Cameroon-tribune.cm Visited 05/08/2020.
[21] Yves A., Jean-Renaud L., et el, (2007), Sociology Lexical, 31-35 Rue 75685 Paris Cedex 14, Edition Dalloz, p. 248, 158.
[22] Zerihun D., (2005), Introduction to Sociology, Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative, Debub University, p. 21, 32.
[23] Zhongying P., (2013), The Non-Interference Dilemma: Adapting China’s Approach to the New Context of African and International Realities, China-Africa Relations Governance, Peace and Security, Editors Mulugeta G. B. and Liu H., Institute for Peace and Security Studies (Addis Ababa University) and Institute of African Studies (Zhejiang Normal University), p. 46-54.
Cite This Article
  • APA Style

    Unity Ghekendeh Mnkong, Robert Marie Mba. (2023). Sociological Analysis of the “Win-Win Relationship” Between China and Cameroon: Level of Accords Signed. Social Sciences, 12(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11

    Copy | Download

    ACS Style

    Unity Ghekendeh Mnkong; Robert Marie Mba. Sociological Analysis of the “Win-Win Relationship” Between China and Cameroon: Level of Accords Signed. Soc. Sci. 2023, 12(1), 1-12. doi: 10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11

    Copy | Download

    AMA Style

    Unity Ghekendeh Mnkong, Robert Marie Mba. Sociological Analysis of the “Win-Win Relationship” Between China and Cameroon: Level of Accords Signed. Soc Sci. 2023;12(1):1-12. doi: 10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11

    Copy | Download

  • @article{10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11,
      author = {Unity Ghekendeh Mnkong and Robert Marie Mba},
      title = {Sociological Analysis of the “Win-Win Relationship” Between China and Cameroon: Level of Accords Signed},
      journal = {Social Sciences},
      volume = {12},
      number = {1},
      pages = {1-12},
      doi = {10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11},
      url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11},
      eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ss.20231201.11},
      abstract = {Bilateral relations is common between nations. Cameroon and China share and enjoy this relationship in terms of Win-Win. This study underscores the level of the involvement of Cameroon and China, in signing accords in a Win-Win relationship and the exchange visits of the two heads of states. The objective of this study lays emphasis on outlining the various accords signed between Cameroon and China, and how these accords signed has brought in interaction between the officials of the two states. Furthermore, it also brings to the limelight the projects realized as a result of accords signed and the internal political mobility of the head of state of Cameroon. Methodology adopted used different techniques to collect and analyze data. This include data collected from the internet, mass media and library sources, survey design method and information from offices such as project lists. After collecting and carefully selecting the items, they were grouped into configurations and analyzed using statistical package for social science and Microsoft excel programs. Research findings are presented in tables and figures embracing bar charts, histograms and pie charts. Results from these findings revealed that Cameroon government officials are highly involved in the “win-win relationship through visiting and signing of different forms of accords and carrying out necessary negotiations with China before the execution projects. This furthermore empowers the internal political mobility of the heads of state from one project site to another.},
     year = {2023}
    }
    

    Copy | Download

  • TY  - JOUR
    T1  - Sociological Analysis of the “Win-Win Relationship” Between China and Cameroon: Level of Accords Signed
    AU  - Unity Ghekendeh Mnkong
    AU  - Robert Marie Mba
    Y1  - 2023/01/30
    PY  - 2023
    N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11
    DO  - 10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11
    T2  - Social Sciences
    JF  - Social Sciences
    JO  - Social Sciences
    SP  - 1
    EP  - 12
    PB  - Science Publishing Group
    SN  - 2326-988X
    UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20231201.11
    AB  - Bilateral relations is common between nations. Cameroon and China share and enjoy this relationship in terms of Win-Win. This study underscores the level of the involvement of Cameroon and China, in signing accords in a Win-Win relationship and the exchange visits of the two heads of states. The objective of this study lays emphasis on outlining the various accords signed between Cameroon and China, and how these accords signed has brought in interaction between the officials of the two states. Furthermore, it also brings to the limelight the projects realized as a result of accords signed and the internal political mobility of the head of state of Cameroon. Methodology adopted used different techniques to collect and analyze data. This include data collected from the internet, mass media and library sources, survey design method and information from offices such as project lists. After collecting and carefully selecting the items, they were grouped into configurations and analyzed using statistical package for social science and Microsoft excel programs. Research findings are presented in tables and figures embracing bar charts, histograms and pie charts. Results from these findings revealed that Cameroon government officials are highly involved in the “win-win relationship through visiting and signing of different forms of accords and carrying out necessary negotiations with China before the execution projects. This furthermore empowers the internal political mobility of the heads of state from one project site to another.
    VL  - 12
    IS  - 1
    ER  - 

    Copy | Download

Author Information
  • Department of Sociology, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon

  • Department of Sociology, University of Yaounde 1, Yaounde, Cameroon

  • Sections