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Sebastian Naranjo Rodriguez is currently a doctoral candidate at Renmin University of China in Beijing, China. His scholarly research focuses on the linear relationship between political and commercial relations between Central America and the Caribbean and China, with a particular emphasis on the timeframe of diplomatic relations established from 2004 to 2021. Naranjo Rodriguez has served in various capacities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama, initially as an analyst and subsequently as the head of the Asia Pacific Affairs Department in the Foreign Policy Directorate. In the private sector, he has represented the commercial interest of Central American seafood companies in Asia. He possesses a master’s degree in international politics from Renmin University of China and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in International Studies with Chinese from the University of Nottingham.
Supervisors: Shi Yinhong
Address: Beijing, China
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A CHINESE IMPRESSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT RENMIN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA, 2015
Since the educational law reforms of the mid 1990s, China has been persistently working to create... more Since the educational law reforms of the mid 1990s, China has been persistently working to create worldclass educational institutions. In addition to this, the Chinese Scholarship Council has been granting scholarships to students all over the world, in an effort to strengthen mutual understanding between the Chinese people and those from other countries. Several studies on the impression international students have of studying in China have been conducted. Nonetheless, existing literature does not explore the opposing relationship. The following research is an exploratory study of the attitudes and impressions that Chinese students have of international students at Renmin University of China (RUC). The findings of this research were obtained through surveys and interviews of a convenient sample of Chinese students. The results reflect that Chinese students have an overall good impression of international students. There is a positive correlation identified between interaction among students and a good impression. Nonetheless, this study also sheds light on the many impediments that both Chinese and international students have to interaction. There are notable existing lingual, cultural and the ecological barriers present in the university, which impede further interactions between student groups.
Construcción Bajo Cambios Políticos: El Impacto de la Transición Gubernamental de Panamá en 2019 sobre los Proyectos de Infraestructura Liderados por China, 2024
This paper investigates the impact of Panama's 2019 government transition on China-led infrastruc... more This paper investigates the impact of Panama's 2019 government transition on China-led infrastructure projects, focusing on the evolving political dynamics and their direct influence on public tenders and project execution. Using the Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA), it builds a theoretical framework that traces the entry of China-based enterprises into Panama's construction sector and examines their involvement in four significant infrastructure projects: the Amador Convention Center, Amador Cruise Terminal, Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal, and the Panama-Chiriqui Train. Through these case studies, the paper highlights how shifting political leadership affected timelines, project designs, and funding mechanisms, delaying the delivery of intended benefits to local communities. This analysis shows that these delays were driven more by shifting domestic political priorities and external geopolitical influences, than by any predatory practices from China-based companies. Lastly, strategic recommendations are provided to navigate future political transitions and ensure the continuity of infrastructure development.
A CHINESE IMPRESSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT RENMIN UNIVERSITY OF CHINA, 2015
Since the educational law reforms of the mid 1990s, China has been persistently working to create... more Since the educational law reforms of the mid 1990s, China has been persistently working to create worldclass educational institutions. In addition to this, the Chinese Scholarship Council has been granting scholarships to students all over the world, in an effort to strengthen mutual understanding between the Chinese people and those from other countries. Several studies on the impression international students have of studying in China have been conducted. Nonetheless, existing literature does not explore the opposing relationship. The following research is an exploratory study of the attitudes and impressions that Chinese students have of international students at Renmin University of China (RUC). The findings of this research were obtained through surveys and interviews of a convenient sample of Chinese students. The results reflect that Chinese students have an overall good impression of international students. There is a positive correlation identified between interaction among students and a good impression. Nonetheless, this study also sheds light on the many impediments that both Chinese and international students have to interaction. There are notable existing lingual, cultural and the ecological barriers present in the university, which impede further interactions between student groups.
Construcción Bajo Cambios Políticos: El Impacto de la Transición Gubernamental de Panamá en 2019 sobre los Proyectos de Infraestructura Liderados por China, 2024
This paper investigates the impact of Panama's 2019 government transition on China-led infrastruc... more This paper investigates the impact of Panama's 2019 government transition on China-led infrastructure projects, focusing on the evolving political dynamics and their direct influence on public tenders and project execution. Using the Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA), it builds a theoretical framework that traces the entry of China-based enterprises into Panama's construction sector and examines their involvement in four significant infrastructure projects: the Amador Convention Center, Amador Cruise Terminal, Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal, and the Panama-Chiriqui Train. Through these case studies, the paper highlights how shifting political leadership affected timelines, project designs, and funding mechanisms, delaying the delivery of intended benefits to local communities. This analysis shows that these delays were driven more by shifting domestic political priorities and external geopolitical influences, than by any predatory practices from China-based companies. Lastly, strategic recommendations are provided to navigate future political transitions and ensure the continuity of infrastructure development.