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China Pushes Zambia Friendship With New Rail Plan
The article describes China increasing influence in Africa by offering aid and a no-interest loan of about 16.8 million dollars to Zambia. It covers plans for a major railroad from the Indian Ocean to Zambia, economic ties, and tensions with Britain over Rhodesia. The piece notes Zambia’s resentment of sanctions against Rhodesia and its desire to export copper via a possible rail route through Rhodesia, Tanzania, or alternatives considered by major powers. It touches on economic constraints and World Bank rejection, framing China as a growing ally in Africa.
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