President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up China’s support across the debt-distressed African continent with funding of nearly $51 billion, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a …
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China’s Xi hails ‘best in history’ Africa ties, pledges military aid
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised $50 billion in financial support for Africa, while vowing to increase military aid, in a sweeping speech to African leaders as Beijing seeks to bolster relationships it sees as…
China’s Xi hails ‘best in history’ Africa ties, pledges military aid
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised $50 billion in financial support for Africa, while vowing to increase military aid, in a sweeping speech to African leaders as Beijing seeks to bolster relationships it sees as…
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China pledges to give Africa $51 bn in fresh funding over next three years
President Xi Jinping has pledged to increase China’s support to the African continent with nearly $51 billion in new funding, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a promise to create at
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China’s Xi hails ‘best in history’ Africa ties, pledges landmark military aid
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised $50 billion in financial support for Africa, while vowing to increase military aid, in a sweeping speech to African leaders as Beijing seeks to bolster …
