Emerging Ties-Nigerian Entrepreneurs and Chinese Business Associates

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Abstract

Africa-China relationships consists of various interactions between government officials, to large corporations, and individuals. This article examines the emerging relationship between Africa and China through the ethnography of a Nigerian entrepreneur who seeks to expand his business by selling to Chinese clients. Entrepreneurship is lauded in Nigerian society. China's increasing presence in the country is often presented as a positive economic opportunity for Nigerians, including entrepreneurs. This research highlights the complex nature of business relationships between Nigerian entrepreneurs and Chinese counterparts. To build trust and business ties, the entrepreneur highlighted manages his brand via social media, utilizes social capital, and taps into relatedness and kinship within Chinese business circles.

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Onomake-McShane, U. E. O. (2019). Emerging Ties-Nigerian Entrepreneurs and Chinese Business Associates. Journal of Business Anthropology, 8(2), 167–184. https://doi.org/10.22439/jba.v8i2.5847

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