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China chequebook draws Africa nations

A Taiwanese agriculture expert speaking to a farmer in Burkina Faso (File pic)

China sees vast opportunity in Africa. Since 2001 total trade has grown tenfold - last year it stood at $107bn (£63.7bn). Full Article at BBC News

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