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China pledges to support Africa with Sh6Trn investment on development

President Xi Jinping during the summit. He insisted that China will not impose its will on Africa despite a huge investment program. [Photo:AFP]

President Xi Jinping told African leaders Monday that China's investments on the continent have "no political strings attached", pledging $60 billion in new development financing, even as Beijing is increasingly criticised over its debt-heavy projects abroad.

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