Abstract
This work examines the role of the Chinese media in African peacekeeping operations (PKOs) in view of Chinese and African traditions that are combined through the concept of communitarianism. The values and belief systems of Confucianism and the African philosophy of Ubuntu in the peacekeeping environment stress the importance of focusing on collective achievements and producing results for the common good. Meanwhile, positive reporting is used as media approach to harmonize interaction between the peacekeepers and the parties in a conflict. As a result, as similar communal features are emphasized, value is added to China’s peacekeeping presence and confidence-building is encouraged. The Chinese media also has a good resonance on the perspectives of Africans toward China’s PKOs.
Highlights
In recent years, the Chinese media has become an important player in African Peacekeeping Operations (PKOs) as it is deployed within the peacekeeping environment to foster the image of China as a peaceful and harmonious society
The media is having a considerable influence on connecting the Chinese tradition of peace and harmony and the African philosophy of mutual respect in peacekeeping areas
Ubuntu might offer an attractive understanding of the specific forms that populations in post-conflict societies can take to engage the Chinese peacekeepers, insofar as both groups act in accordance with a sense of belonging and have an obligation to engage in mutual aid
Summary
The Chinese media has become an important player in African Peacekeeping Operations (PKOs) as it is deployed within the peacekeeping environment to foster the image of China as a peaceful and harmonious society. In conjunction with the belief and value system of Confucianism and the African tradition of Ubuntu, whether the media plays any role in connecting the two traditions into an understanding of communitarianism is to be determined. Perspectives from citizens of mission countries place emphasis on cooperative mechanisms that can positively influence interaction with Chinese peacekeepers. This work, describes the role and influence of Chinese media reporting in Africa PKOs, shedding light on a conceptualizing of Confucianism and Ubuntu, examples of theoretical considerations in practice, perspectives from African citizens and the collective impact on the community
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