China accuses Clinton of creating rift with Africa

August 03, 2012 19:08

China has accused Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of trying to create a wedge between Beijing and Africa, saying such "cheap shots" on the part of the US were uncalled for.

Clinton, who launched an 11-day tour of Africa recently, is asking the African leaders to cooperate only with "responsible nations" rather than countries focusing on exploitation.

She is reportedly targeting China, which in recent years has emerged as Africa's biggest trading partner, replacing the US.

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