Boston University reports that since 2000, China has lent Angola over $42 billion, with the largest portion going to Sonangol, Angola’s state-run oil firm. Angola has taken 258 loans, making up 26.5% of China’s total lending to Africa. Last year, China’s CATIC, a defense company, granted the latest loan. Energy and transport sectors have received […]
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