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China and Africa
Hu Jintao in Africa: a roundup of news and viewsPosted by Jeremy Goldkorn on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 1:03 PM
Chinese president Hu Jintao is in Africa again, continuing China's aggressively friendly Africa policy with a tour that takes in Sudan, Zambia, Cameroun, Liberia, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and the island nation of Seychelles.
Here are links and summaries of some of the press coverage: General Xinhua: Special section on Hu Jintao's African trip The Financial Times: Donor bank for Africa to meet in Shanghai The African Development Bank (ADB) has chosen to hold its annual summit in Shanghai this May in recognition of China’s increasingly pivotal role in Africa’s future. Business Day (South Africa): Why Beijing is winning in Africa
China’s relationship with Africa is growing more complicated... China is finding out that there is a lot more to doing business with Africa than simply pumping out all the resources. Liberia All Africa: Liberia: China Promises US$25m for 2 Years The Chinese government has made a commitment to make available to the people of Liberia the cash amount of 200 million RMB (Chinese Money) which is approximately US$25million, Information Minister designate, Dr. Lawrence Bropleh, has disclosed. Zambia MWC News: Hu to open Zambian mining zone Hu Jintao, China's president, is due to inaugurate a large mining investment zone in copper-rich Zambia, a project that Zambia's president said he hoped would help alleviate the nation's chronic poverty. The ceremony follows the Zambian government's announcement on Saturday that it had won $800m in new investment from China. Bloomberg: China's Hu Pledges $800 Million in Zambian Investment By 2010 The Wall Street Journal: In Africa, China's Expansion Begins to Stir Resentment Investment Boom Fuels 'Colonialism' Charges; A Tragedy in Zambia Monsters and Critics: Zambian media curtailed as China's Hu flies in [Zambian] Information Permanent Secretary Emmanuel Nyirenda also said journalists would also not be allowed to ask Hu any questions, in order to 'avoid overcrowding' him. Stuff (New Zealand): China opens its market to Zambia exports China has offered Zambia tariff-free market access for its products and will allow its citizens to borrow investment capital from the Bank of China, finance minister Ng'andu Magande said. Sudan Wilmington Star: China's Hu urges Sudan to step up peace effort Khartoum, Sudan | Chinese President Hu Jintao urged Sudan's Omar al-Bashir on Friday to work harder to bring more Darfur rebels into the peace process, a Sudanese official told The Associated Press. Saylac.com (Somalia News): China must emulate AU wisdom in Sudan The African Union rejects the Sudanese president for its revolving chair, avoiding absurdity, and now it is up to China to pressure Khartoum, despite its interests in Sudan. Global Voices: Sudan: The Chinese Are Coming And Losing AU Chair Namibia Playfuls.com: China Pledges 100 Million Dollars To Help Namibian Economy China pledged 100 million US dollars towards economic development in Namibia, Namibian Finance Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila announced Monday during Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to the remote southern African country. |
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Comments on Hu Jintao in Africa: a roundup of news and views
玉米兄:i wanna see 三表's interview immediately,pleaaaaaaaaaase!
Great post. Another China in Africa comment here on chinadialogue, by Ian Taylor, focussed on China's environmental footprint overseas.
Sam