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China to boost aid to Africa as ties blossom

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao today offered Africa $10 billion in concessional loans over the next three years, saying China was a "true and trusted friend" of the continent and its people. Full Article at SABC News

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  1. At a two-day China-Africa summit that began yesterday, Wen Jiabao also said China would build 100 new clean energy projects for Africa over the same period as part of an effort to help the continent deal with climate change issues. Full Article at Irish Examiner

  2. DUBAI: China on Sunday reinforced its credentials as a pro-Third World economic powerhouse by offering billions of dollars of concessional loans to Africa and pledging to contribute significantly to the continent’s skilled human resources... Full Article at The Hindu

  3. China on Sunday announced eight new measures including $10 billion in concessional loans to African countries and debt waiver to poorest of these nations, a move seen as a part of Communist nation's increasing push into the continent. Full Article at Hindustan Times

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