China pledges $20 billion in credit to Africa
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Chinese President Hu Jintao has pledged African governments $20 billion in credit over the next three years and called for more China-Africa coordination in international affairs to defend against the "bullying" of richer powers.
China has emerged as Africa's main trading partner and a major source of investment for infrastructure. But its presence has also sparked concerns about labor abuses and corruption. (Reuters)
