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China gives Zambia 53 million dollars for mobile hospitals
Dai Bingguo
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China on Monday gave Zambia a 53 million dollar loan to build mobile hospitals to serve rural communities, following a visit by a top Chinese official.
Dai Bingguo, a member of China's State Council, or cabinet, also said China would provide 4.4 million dollars to existing projects, including a new stadium, housing for civil servants and new government complex.
"China will continue to provide assistance to Zambia and we shall give a grant of 30 million yuan (4.4 million dollars) to be used to the already agreed projects and 361 million yuan (53 million dollar) concessional loan for mobile hospitals," Dai Bingguo said.
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China has emerged as a major investor, trade partner and donor across Africa, drawing accusations of fostering a neo-colonialist attitude toward the continent.
Beijing has also been criticised for befriending the isolated governments in Sudan and Zimbabwe in a cynical bid to lock up resources needed to fuel expansion of its economy.
http://www.africasia.com/services/n...p?ID=CNG.66dbcad3a0cd23a4c07071d77d47f542.321</media>
Dai Bingguo
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China on Monday gave Zambia a 53 million dollar loan to build mobile hospitals to serve rural communities, following a visit by a top Chinese official.
Dai Bingguo, a member of China's State Council, or cabinet, also said China would provide 4.4 million dollars to existing projects, including a new stadium, housing for civil servants and new government complex.
"China will continue to provide assistance to Zambia and we shall give a grant of 30 million yuan (4.4 million dollars) to be used to the already agreed projects and 361 million yuan (53 million dollar) concessional loan for mobile hospitals," Dai Bingguo said.
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China has emerged as a major investor, trade partner and donor across Africa, drawing accusations of fostering a neo-colonialist attitude toward the continent.
Beijing has also been criticised for befriending the isolated governments in Sudan and Zimbabwe in a cynical bid to lock up resources needed to fuel expansion of its economy.
http://www.africasia.com/services/n...p?ID=CNG.66dbcad3a0cd23a4c07071d77d47f542.321</media>