China strengthens Africa ties with $20 billion in loans
2012/07/19 00:43:31 @Reuters: World News
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday offered $20 billion in loans to African countries over the next three years, boosting a relationship that has been criticized by the West and given Beijing growing access to the resource-rich continent. [ VIEW FULL COVERAGE @Reuters: World News ]