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China to increase aid to Africa

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:04:28 +0800 | peopledaily.com

The Chinese government announced eight measures to ensure the aid packages promised to Africa during the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation last month, are properly used.


China courts Africa with aid, projects (AP)

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:40:10 GMT | Yahoo! News

A Chinese overseer looks on as a Bissau-Guinean laborer works on the construction of military officer housing, donated by China, in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007. As China increases investment throughout Africa, it says it is looking for long-term 'friendship' rather than immediate contracts. So it is increasing gifts even in impoverished Guinea-Bissau, a country the size of Maryland with no oil, little industry and few exports. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)AP - China paid for the marble and tile parliament building soaring above the crumbling homes of this former Portuguese colony, and is also promising a dam and a military hospital — all with none of the political strings Western donors might attach.



China denies checkbook diplomacy in Africa (Reuters)

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:18:20 GMT | Yahoo! News

Reuters - China dismissed a Taiwan accusation of buying diplomatic recognition in Africa with $250 million in aid and loans on Tuesday, saying it was like a burglar shouting 'stop thief!'



China president prepares for Africa tour (AP)

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:36:07 GMT | Yahoo! News

AP - Twice in the past three years, Chinese President Hu Jintao has been greeted in Africa as the welcomed leader of a new economic and political power. But on a trip starting Tuesday, he also faces growing skepticism about China's role on the continent.


China Leader Leaves for Tour of Africa

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:46:00 +0000 | Newsvine China

President Hu Jintao set out Tuesday on an eight-nation tour of Africa, a visit that underscores China's growing influence on the continent and its voracious appetite for energy to fuel its booming economy.


China President Prepares for Africa Tour

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:36:00 +0000 | Newsvine China

Twice in the past three years, Chinese President Hu Jintao has been greeted in Africa as the welcomed leader of a new economic and political power. But on a trip starting Tuesday, he also faces growing skepticism about China's role on the continent.


Hu's Africa Trip Eyed by Rights Groups

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:25:00 +0000 | Newsvine China

Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit to Africa will be closely watched to see whether he increases pressure on Sudan to resolve the Darfur conflict.


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