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    He commended China for opening up its market for African goods and trade, adding that Uganda and its partners in the East African region are working on regional integration to get a bigger market for its goods and services. "Africa is the land of ancient civilization and Egypt is the cradle of civilisation of mankind. However, for the last 500 years we have lagged behind in social economic development" he told the meeting. "Europe went through industrial revolution but Africa, including Uganda, has remained in the pre-industrial times. Full Article at AllAfrica.com
    Africa is the land of ancient civilization and Egypt is the cradle of civilisation of mankind. However, for the last 500 years we have lagged behind in social economic development
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 3 weeks ago
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China Offers Billions in Loans to Africa
  1. Europe went through industrial revolution but Africa, including Uganda, has remained in the pre-industrial times. We must work together to end protectionism.
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 3 weeks ago
  2. The Chinese government and people have always respected the autonomous right of the African people to choose their own social systems. China's support and aid for Africa has never and will never attach any political conditions.
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 3 weeks ago
  3. China's support for Africa's development is real and solid and, in the future, no matter what turbulence the world undergoes, our friendship with the people of Africa will not change
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 3 weeks ago

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