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More Diverse FDI From China To Smooth Relations

June 2010 | Political Risk Analysis

China's new focus on developing a range of sectors in Zambia, rather than just extractive industries, will help the Zambian government to justify such a deep partnership instead of forcing it to look for alternatives. As the non-extractive sectors now receiving Chinese investment expand, Zambia should experience domestically driven growth, which will help insulate its economic performance from fluctuations in commodity prices.

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