Tan Zheli

Tan Zheli

scholar South Africa

Tan Zheli, also known as Paul Tshengesele Tan, is a South African sinologist who has dedicated his career to fostering cross-cultural communication between Africa and China. After being captivated by the Chinese language during his studies at Uppsala University in Sweden, he pursued a Ph.D. at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. As the head of the Zheli Sino-African International Exchange Think Tank, he emphasizes the shared values between African and Chinese civilizations, advocating for mutual learning and understanding to drive social progress. Tan is a prolific author, focusing on China’s modernization and its relevance to developing countries, and actively promotes the Global Civilization Initiative to enhance cultural exchange.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,752,640
Power
17,500$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
China 2 8.00 0.12% +0% 1,402,112,000 1,752,640 $14,000,000 17,500$
Totals 2 1,402,112,000 1,752,640 $14,000,000 17,500$
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Recent Mentions

China China: Tan Zheli, head of the South African Philosophy and China International Exchange Think Tank, advocates for stronger exchanges between Chinese and African scholars. 8

People's Daily: “让非中关系成为全球文明交流的典范” --国际--人民网

China China: Tan Zheli is a South African sinologist who emphasizes the importance of language in cultural exchange. 9

People's Daily: 读懂中华文明  共促交流对话 --国际--人民网