Monday, November 06, 2006

China pledges billions to Africa

Nov 4 2006 AP report via CBS - excerpt:
"Chinese assistance to Africa is sincere, unselfish and has no strings attached," Premier Wen Jiabao said at a gathering of Chinese and African entrepreneurs held as part of the conference.

President Hu Jintao pledged to double China's aid to Africa from its 2006 level by 2009.

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