China reveals its position regarding foreign interference in Tanzania
The protests erupted following legislative and presidential elections held on October 29, which foreign observers considered fraudulent. Beijing, which has invested heavily in Tanzania in recent years, did not comment on the acts of violence that were condemned by Western countries, including the United States, which announced "review" Comprehensive of its relations with Dar es Salaam. In turn, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed in a statement its support for Tanzania "In preserving its national sovereignty and security" and"Its successful development path appropriate to its national circumstances". She stressed that "Opposes the interference of any external force in the internal affairs of Tanzania" China has invested in special economic zones with reduced tax fees in Tanzania, and according to local authorities, last year, Beijing financed 343 projects worth $3.1 billion. Wang visited Ethiopia on Thursday, and is scheduled to move to Lesotho. He postponed a visit to Somalia scheduled for Friday, which would have been the first by a Chinese foreign minister since 1991. The Chinese embassy in Somalia announced on Saturday that the postponement of the visit was due to… "Change in the program following friendly negotiations"without providing further details.
Express Wang Yi on Saturday expressed his country’s rejection of any interference in Renewed confidence The authorities in Dar es Salaam reported that Wang "He congratulated Tanzania on the smooth conduct of the elections"And that China "It renewed its full confidence in Tanzania’s leaders and institutions in managing their internal affairs independently"
China’s investments in Tanzania
