Sierra Leone cancels controversial Chinese airport project
The government of Sierra Leone has terminated all contract services with a Chinese construction firm for the construction of an
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US to set up US$60bn agency to counter China in developing world
The US is preparing to create an agency that can invest up to $60bn in the developing world in an
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Ethiopia to commission 2 Chinese-built industrial parks soon
Ethiopia is set to commission two Chinese-built industrial parks by the end of September. The Adama and Dire Dawa Industrial
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Alibaba’s Jack Ma to hand over to Daniel Zhang next year
Daniel Zhang will replace founder Jack Ma as chairman of Alibaba a year from today, adding the role to his
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Jack Ma, China’s richest man, to retire from Alibaba
The richest man in China, Jack Ma, plans to retire this Monday from Alibaba, the US$420 billion e-commerce company that
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China pledges US$60 billion for Africa’s development
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday pledged US$60 billion in financing for projects in Africa in the form of assistance,
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Nissan produces first electric cars targeting Chinese market
Japan’s Nissan has begun producing its first electric car aimed at China, according to media reports. Working with a Chinese
Read moreChina’s second quarter growth beats expectations at 6.9%
China’s economy grew at an annual rate of 6.9% between April and June according to official figures, slightly higher than
Read moreChina ship firm to buy HK rival for $6.3bn
Chinese shipping giant Cosco is set to buy its Hong Kong rival OOIL for $6.3bn (£4.9bn). The deal would make
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