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Beijing critical of sanctions on Eritrea as FM visits China's 'old friend'

Published on: Wednesday 05 January 2022

Beijing critical of sanctions on Eritrea as FM visits China's 'old friend' China voiced its opposition to US sanctions on Eritrea during a visit by Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the Horn of Africa nation – the first leg of his inaugural overseas tour of the year. The United States imposed sanctions on Eritrea last year over the brutal conflict in neighbouring Ethiopia, a move Asmara branded "unjust and malicious".But for Beijing, Eritrea represents a strategic opportunity. It borders Djibouti, where China has its only overseas military base, and its also has a long coast


News source: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/beijing-critical-sanctions-eritrea-fm-102315758.html

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