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Xi pledges $50 billion for Africa's infrastructure and trade

thehindu.com — September 5, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC

Summary: On September 5, 2024, Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced a $50.7 billion financing plan for Africa over three years, focusing on infrastructure and trade. This includes $141 million for military assistance and training for 6,000 military personnel. The China-Africa forum, attended by over 50 African leaders, resulted in numerous agreements on projects in agriculture, mining, and energy, amid China's growing economic ties with the continent.

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    Xi pledges $51 billion to Africa, creating 1 million jobs (khaleejtimes.com)
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    African nations seek debt relief at China-Africa summit (theweek.com)
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    Xi Jinping pledges $50 billion and military aid to Africa (CNN)
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    Xi proposes upgrading China-Africa relations to "strategic" level (nbcnews.com)
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    China pledges military aid and training to Africa (scmp.com)
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    China commits $50 billion for Africa development projects (rt.com)
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