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Wen: China is no threat in Africa
(Washingtonpost.com)
Updated: 2006-06-19 09:09
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/18/AR200606180
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday that China's efforts to expand
trade and energy ties in African and Latin American countries posed no
threat to U.S. interests.
Speaking at a news conference in Cairo at the start of a tour of seven
African countries, Wen said China's foreign policy was based on mutual
benefit, adding that his country would not interfere in matters such as
human rights.
"This attempt and efforts to develop relations are not directed at
entering into any alliance and will not compromise the interests of any
other countries," he said. "I am confident that the U.S. government also
recognizes this."
Wen is the third high-ranking Chinese official to visit Africa in six
months. Analysts say the visits emphasize Africa's strategic importance
to China's efforts to supply its booming economy with energy and
materials.
Human rights groups have voiced concern that China might obtain resources
in Africa with little regard for the environment or the human rights
records of the governments it deals with.
After meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Wen reiterated
China's position of nonintervention.
Asked about promoting human rights in Africa, Wen replied, "We follow the
principle of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and noninterference
in others' internal affairs in our relations with African nations."
"There is no way that someone could ever put the hat of neocolonialism on
the head of China," he said, adding that China had given billions in aid
to Africa and had sent thousands of medical and technical personnel to
help with various projects.
After visiting Egypt, where Chinese and Egyptian officials signed
agreements on communications, trade and energy, Wen flew on to Ghana. His
tour also includes stops in the Congo Republic, South Africa, Angola,
Uganda and Tanzania.
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