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Seychellois President James Alix Michel and Hu Jintao in Victoria Feb. 9, 2007 (Image: China.org)
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Hu Jintao in Africa: January 30 - February 10, 2007
"President Hu also promised that the Chinese people will never impose its ideology, social system or mode of development on others and will never do anything detrimental to the African people and their countries" CRI Nordic
"Hu's trip is raising concerns particularly among civil society and human rights activists who accuse Beijing of placing profits above people's lives wherever it is doing business" IPS News
Chinese President Hu Jintao's recent African tour took him to Cameroon, Liberia, Sudan, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Seychelles. The trip, deemed as an endeavor towards strengthening friendship and cooperation between China and the continent, was seen by some critics as a quest to expand China's access to Africa's resources at the expense of local problems.
CRI Nordic writes that the Africa tour was very fruitful, yielding a large number of cooperation agreements. The same source also writes about the Chinese president's resolution to establish friendly, long-lasting relations with Africa. Assistance and win-win cooperation are key concepts in a number of articles about the tour. IPS News underlines that the continent is of top priority to China in terms of natural resources, trade and investment. All Africa.com articles report of a warm atmosphere having surrounded the meetings between the Chinese leader and his African counterparts. The articles also outline the different types of deals concluded during the visits. Xinhua writes about the Chinese annulling Cameroon's debt to China.
Undoubtedly enthusiastic over the promises of economic and developmental aid from China, the African states are seen by some as being led into a bind. The Guardian International writes that the huge loans promised could get them back into unmanageable debt. Christian Science Monitor writes that the Africans are happy to make deals with China, which does not attach troublesome conditions regarding clean governance and human rights to them like Western countries do. Asia Times elaborates on the subject by saying that China will not be likely to change its policy of non-interference any time soon as there is too much at stake economically. Who will be the biggest winner in this play between a developing country and a developing continent?
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| Chinese FM Says President Hu's African Tour Successful CRI Nordic - 11th February 2007 Chinese President Hu Jintao's eight-nation African tour was a great success in promoting friendly and cooperative ties between China and Africa, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said. Chinese President Wraps up Africa Tour CRI Nordic - 11th February 2007 Chinese President Hu Jintao left the Seychellois capital of Victoria for Beijing on Saturday, winding up his eight-nation African tour where he has had remarkable success in enhancing friendship and cooperation between China and African countries. Hu Jintao Says China-S.Africa Cooperation Beneficial CRI Nordic - 7th February 2007 Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao said in Pretoria on Wednesday that strong China-South Africa relations of all-around cooperation serve the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples. China's new 'win-win' strategy in Africa Asia Times - 2nd February 2007 It was only a few months ago that Chinese leaders wined and dined top officials from 48 of Africa's 53 nations in Beijing, but it's already time for another grand gesture toward the resource-rich continent. China-Cameroon joint communique calls for closer cooperation Xinhua - 1st February 2007 China and Cameroon are willing to further strengthen mutual political trust and expand cooperation in various fields, according to a joint communique. |
China's leader begins Africa tour BBC - 31st January 2007 China's President Hu Jintao is in Cameroon at the start of a 12-day tour of Africa, aimed at strengthening economic and political ties. Oil, Global Influence Driving Hu Jintao's Africa Trip Inter Press Service News Agency - 29th January 2007 China's energy-hungry economy and global influence are driving President Hu Jintao's 12-day tour of Africa which kicks off this week. Hu Jintao starts Africa tour with loans promise The Guardian International - 31st January 2007 The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, begins a tour of Africa today to further encourage Beijing's burgeoning trade with the continent while reassuring leaders China will do more than buy up its oil and minerals. China's 'peaceful rise' running into criticism BBC - 1st February 2007 China is discovering that there is no such thing as a politics-free oil contract. China, Cameroon pledge greater cooperation Radio86 - 16th February 2007 The first leg an eight-nation African tour took Chinese President Hu Jintao to Cameroon. Kehityspolitiikka: Maailmalla puhutaan Kiinan ja Afrikan suhteista Ulkoasiainministeriö - 9th February 2007 Suomen ulkoasiainministeriön kokoama mediakatsaus Kiinan ja Afrikan suhteista. |
Hu Jintao's Africa Trip to Focus on Aid ABC News - 24th January 2007 President Hu Jintao will seek to boost trade and highlight Beijing's aid initiatives during his trip to Africa, an official said Wednesday, brushing aside accusations that China is overlooking human rights abuses to gain access to Africa's resources. Chinese Press Hails Hu Jintao's Africa Tour Spero News - 12th February 2007 Along the way, Hu Jintao signed trade accords, annulled debts and increased his political and economic influence in the continent. Hu's trip to Sudan tests China-Africa ties Christian Science Monitor - 2nd February 2007 Chinese President Hu Jintao's arrival in Sudan Friday could well mark a turning point in China's growing relationship with Africa. China’s Influence in Africa Arouses Some Resistance The New York Times - 2nd February 2007 China is often depicted as a juggernaut of sorts, its untroubled and unfettered rise into the ranks of global powers a fact that lesser nations can only watch with awe and trepidation. |
Hu Jintao arrives in South Africa Al Jazeera News - 6th February 2007 Hu Jintao, currently on an eight-nation tour of Africa, has arrived in Pretoria, and will hold talks with Thabo Mbeki, the South African president, before signing several protocols. AFRICA: Chinese leader Hu Jintao begins tour of eight nations Radio Australia - 31st January 2007 China's President Hu Jintao is in Africa, on a busy twelve-day visit to eight African nations. The visit is part of China's mission to deepen political and economic ties on the African continent. Namibia: Hu Jintao Leaves for Country All Africa.com - 16th February 2007 Chinese President, Hu Jintao, left Zambia for Namibia on his continued tour of African countries with the Zambian Government dismissing suggestions that it was being overzealous in attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) at the expense of local problems. Cameroon: A Well Deserved Farewell for Hu Jintao All Africa.com - 2nd February 2007 The Chinese President and wife, Liu Yongqing left Yaounde yesterday after a three-day fruitful visit. Namibia: Warm Reception for Hu Jintao All Africa.com - 16th February 2007 President Hu Jintao, his wife Liu Yongqing and their entourage were greeted by a riveting beat pulsating from three African drums, pounded by three muscular male performers, and troupes of traditional female dancers forming the Namibian welcoming party. Liberia: China Unveils Big Package All Africa.com - 2nd February 2007 President Hu Jintao arrived in Liberia on a one-day state visit, the first ever by a Chinese president. Many hailed the visit as the glue that will bind Sino-Liberia relations and take it to heights never achieve on the continent. |
