Beijing is footing the bill for a US$140 million parliament building in Zimbabwe. Photo: Twitter
How Zimbabwe’s new parliament symbolises China’s chequebook diplomacy approach to Africa
- China’s Shanghai Construction Group is erecting US$140 million parliamentary complex on top of a hill outside Zimbawbe’s capital, Harare
- Behind China’s largesse is a bid to capture the affection and allegiances of African elites, analysts say
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China-Africa relations
Beijing is footing the bill for a US$140 million parliament building in Zimbabwe. Photo: Twitter