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China promises Africa debt relief as Xi counters aid criticism

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged debt relief to some poor African nations, attempting to push back against a major criticism of his signature Belt and Road Initiative.

Speaking to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation on Monday in Beijing, Xi defended the global programme to develop roads, railways, ports, pipelines and other trade links.

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