Major aid projects built by China in Africa
Updated: 2015-12-01 14:41
(chinadaily.com.cn)
From building railways to constructing theaters, China has made major contributions in aid to countries throughout Africa. A closer look at them:
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Tanzania-Zambia (TAZARA) Railway Tanzania, Zambia |
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The TAZARA Railway links the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam with the town of Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia. The railway is 1,860 km in length and was built as a turnkey project financed and executed by China. Construction began in 1970 and was completed in 1975. Construction costs were about $500 million. RICHARD STUPART / FOR CHINA DAILY |
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A boy is pictured inside a train traveling on the Tanzania-Zambia (TAZARA) Railway, Sept 17, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua] |