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Michael Sata was elected President of Zambia after waging a campaign in support of workers’ rights and against abuses by Chinese companies<\/strong><\/a> operating in the country. Soon after taking office, Sata declared he would target Chinese businesses<\/a> in a general crackdown on corruption. His tune now seems to have changed, as recent comments are more conciliatory and he has plans to boost ties between the two countries. From AFP<\/strong><\/a>:<\/p>\n

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“When we were campaigning people were complaining about the Chinese and I promised that I will sort the Chinese out,” said Sata who hosted a luncheon for Beijing investors at the State House.<\/p>\n

“They are also going to sort me out and so we are going to use them to develop,” he said.<\/p>\n

[…] The newly elected leader said he would be sending the country’s founding president Kenneth Kaunda to China to renew relations between the two nations.<\/p>\n

“We will be in a few days be sending president Kaunda to China to renew our acquaintance and say thank you to China for the things they have done,” Sata said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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