China digs in on divisive African pipeline as Western lenders pull out - South China Morning Post
China doubles down on controversial African pipeline as Western lenders walk away | South China Morning Post
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline has faced repeated delays and is a lightning rod for environmental and human rights activists. Photo: Handout
China doubles down on controversial African pipeline as Western lenders walk away
- US$5 billion project strongly opposed by environmental and human rights groups is now highly dependent on Beijing
- China is an ‘indispensable actor’ in East Africa amid continued Western criticism of its role there, analyst says
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline has faced repeated delays and is a lightning rod for environmental and human rights activists. Photo: Handout
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