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Cambiar de Taiwán a China conlleva más explotación: Entrevista con el académico camerunés Richard Atimniraye Nyelade [1]

['Filip Noubel']

Date: 2023-06-27

Al igual que la mayoría de países africanos, Camerún tiene una historia de cambiar entre relaciones diplomáticas con la República de China (Taiwán) y con la República Popular de China (Pekín). En la actualidad, las relaciones entre Taipéi y Yaundé continúan siendo extremadamente limitadas y apenas estudiadas. En cuanto a las relaciones entre Pekín y Yaundé, que se están extendiendo a diversos sectores, también añaden su propia forma de explotación a los cameruneses.

De forma general, la presencia de Taiwán en África se limita a relaciones diplomáticas completas con Suazilandia, así como algunas oficinas representativas en Somalilandia, país que, como Taiwán, está reconocido por pocos países y no es miembro de Naciones Unidas. El comercio entre Taiwán y África continúa siendo limitado, ya que ningún país africano está entre los 25 socios comerciales de Taiwán.

Con el fin de comprender la percepción de Taiwán y de China en África, Global Voices conversó con el académico camerunés doctor Richard Atimniraye Nyelade, que está haciendo un segundo doctorado en antropología en la Universidad de Ottawa en Canadá. Actualmente está en Taiwán como socio del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Taiwán y del Consejo de Investigación de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales de Canadá. Su investigación se encuadra en las intersecciones políticas, relaciones internacionales y estudios étnicos. Esta entrevista ha sido editada por razones de claridad.

Filip Noubel (FN): ¿Cuál es la historia de las relaciones entre Camerún y Taiwán?

Richard Atimniraye Nyelade (RAN): Cameroon's history is characterized by its struggle for independence from Western imperialism. Led by nationalists such as Um Nyobè, Ernest Oundié, Félix Moumié, and their comrades under the Cameroon Populations Union (CPU) party in the 1950s, France and Great Britain were compelled to concede a relative independence of the country in January 1960. Relative independence because the remnants of the influence Western powers continue to affect Africa, with the dominance of military bases and multinational companies, and interference in domestic affairs.

During the struggle for independence, France resisted granting full autonomy to its colony and supported the establishment of a pro-Western capitalist government. To suppress nationalist resistance, they resorted to violent tactics like the use of napalm. These details are highlighted in the book “Kamerun! une guerre cachée aux origines de la Françafrique (1948-1971)” by Thomas Deltombe, Manuel Domergue, and Jacob Tatsitsa. In contrast, nationalists received support from the Communist People's Republic of China and Russia.

Initially, the pro-Western government in Cameroon refused to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China and instead recognized Taiwan as the legitimate government of China. This decision was influenced by the political climate of the time. However, in March 1971, Cameroon followed France's lead and shifted its recognition to the People's Republic of China. This significant change in recognition marked a notable break in Cameroon's diplomatic stance with the Republic of China (Taiwan).

In the present day, the traces of Taiwan's influence in Cameroon are limited. The primary visible impact is through the presence of “made in Taiwan” appliances. The diplomatic shift to the People's Republic of China has reshaped the relationship between Cameroon and Taiwan, reducing the direct influence of Taiwan within the country.

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