Source: China – South China Morning PostAn US$80 billion lawsuit filed by Zambian farmers against two Chinese mining companies over a major toxic acid spill has produced a major diplomatic headache for the southern African country as it tries to balance its long-standing relationship with Beijing against the needs of local communities.
For decades, Lusaka and Beijing have maintained strong political and economic ties, with China funding multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects ranging from airports to dams.
Zambia relies heavily…Read More