Cine commits to future aid for Africa

China’s ambassador to South Africa, Zhong Jianhua, has confirmed China will not reduce its investment in Africa, and is even considering expanding aid to the continent during the global recession. Quoted by BuaNews, he said: “China must and will stand by its friends and its African brothers during this financial storm.” He was speaking last week at the launch of the book, ‘The Forum on China-Africa cooperation: A Strategic Opportunity’. “China will continue with its promise to increase aid, reduce trading tariffs and increase investment on the African continent,” the ambassador said.