Banks, mines and roads: China expands its reach in welcoming Zambia, but some tension exists

On Lusaka’s Great East Road, the image of a young Chinese woman beamed from a recent billboard encouraging participation in Zambia’s census, a symbol of how much China has weaved its way into the nation as a donor, investor and partner.

Zambia’s relationship with China is growing quickly, spurring development but also friction. While there is nationwide gratitude for the scarce jobs and new infrastructure that China has brought, labor relations are sometimes tense and some Zambians complain they are being exploited.

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