Thursday, November 4, 2010

Zambia mine shootings raise tensions with China

After being charged with 13 counts of attempted murder in a mine shooting, two chinese men who are managers of a southern mine in Zambia were released on bail by a Zambian judge. The managers used shot guns to fire at the Zambia mine workers last month in which 11 miners were killed. Zambian are outraged with the treat by the Chinese. The miners were protesting poor labor conditions under the chinese management. There has been a trend of anti-chinese feelings spreading since the shooting of innocent miners. Government and other officials are very sensitive when it comes to this topic and approach it with caution. While they do want to please the people of their coutnry and protect them, they can't help but remind everyone the opportunity China brings Zambia. Currently, China is Zambia's number one source of foreign investment and has a huge influence on the nation's economy especially the mining industry. It's an issue that needs to be approached with great caution if Zambia wants to remain closely tied with the economy of China.
Cnn Article

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