China says hopes for better ties with South Sudan
China said Thursday it hopes talks will remove any misunderstanding with South Sudan after the Chinese head of the largest foreign oil company in the country was kicked out over allegations he conspired with neighboring Sudan to steal the south's oil.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said China had seen the reports of Liu Yingcai's expulsion but would not comment on it directly. South Sudan officials say Liu, who is president of the Petrodar Operating Company, was notified Monday that he had 72 hours to leave the country. (AP)
