Africa gives China cold shoulder over Zimbabwe arms

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Updated April 23, 2008 20:12:48

China's growing diplomatic and economic role in Africa is under a cloud as more and more African nations refuse to allow a Chinese ship laden with weapons for Zimbabwe to dock.

Presenter: Linda LoPresti
Speakers: Dr Pradeep Taneja, specialist in Chinese politics and Trade at Melbourne University.

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