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[โ€“] 3 points 4 hours ago (1 child)

This article about mining agreements in the former Katanga province talks about the fact that 90% of the mineral wealth in the region goes to China, the extortionate debt repayment terms, and the allegations of child labor, but the latter is sourced better here.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 1 hour ago

    The situation doesn't look that bad for China.

    The quote doesn't talk about wealth:

    He said that 90% of the region's minerals went to China.

    The wealth could still be split differently. Since Congo owns 30% of the mining company I would assume that share.

    The child labor articles mentions trafficking by militias. That would be the rebels then which would be less the government and China and more the West.

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