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China says Zimbabwe is understating financial support

China says Zimbabwe is understating financial support

HARARE (Reuters) – China accused Zimbabwe on Tuesday of understating its financial help to the southern African nation, after budget figures released last week showed that major ally Beijing ranked poorly on the list of Harare’s foreign donors. Zimbabwe faces its worst
November 19, 2019

Kenya to open $1bn Chinese-built railway line

The second phase of Kenya’s new railway line, running from the capital Nairobi to Naivasha town, will be opened today for passenger services only. Cargo services will have to wait for the construction of a dry port, which could take longer than
October 16, 2019

More than 180 people arrested in Hong Kong protests

Hong Kong police arrested more than 180 people in protests across Hong Kong on Tuesday, police said. Hong Kong’s police commissioner called the day’s rallies — which were held on China’s National Day — the “most violent scenes” he has seen in
October 1, 2019

China’s Parliament rules out allowing same-sex marriage

Beijing – Limiting marriage to a relationship between a man and a woman will remain China’s legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out following neighbouring Taiwan in allowing same-sex marriage, despite pressure from activists. Taiwan’s parliament passed a bill
August 21, 2019
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