Lunch seminar ASC/IIAS: Chinese labour on the French Congo-Océan railway in 1929

The Congo-Océan railway from Brazzaville was built from 1921 to 1934. Thousands of Africans lost their lives during its construction. Less known is that 800 Chinese men from Guangzhouwan were imported to work on the railway. Chinese authorities disapproved, arguing that the days of the "coolie" trade were over. Antonetti, Governor-General of AEF, had to guarantee safe working conditions for the Chinese. This seminar examines the Chinese experience in the Congo and the controversy over French colonial labour conditions. You are all very welcome! Please bring your own lunch. Speaker: Dr Julia Martinez. Please register

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