1,072 Chinese gold miners return from Ghana - "'Even if they paid me 50,000 yuan a month, I would not go there again,' said a villager surnamed Yang .. Yang went to Ghana and worked at a Chinese gold mine as an equipment guard. He earned a monthly salary of 4,000 yuan, far exceeding what he would have made planting paddy rice back home."
A Chinese investment view on mining in Africa - Though the article itself does not break new ground, it is interesting because it is written by Jianke Gao, the Chinese chief executive of Wesizwe Platinum and also it talks about the AU-sanctioned "African Mining Vision" of 2009, which I had never heard of.
China in Africa: The New Imperialists? - This piece is not my favorite and I find the title a little too provocative (since the article is basically about Zambia, perhaps it is a little too broad).but it does have a few interesting quotes and does emphasize that there are different Chinese actors in Africa, "and not just part of a faceless imperialist mass."
Chinese gold miners abused and raped Ghanaians, says online report - If the allegations are true, it might change the tenor of Chinese-Ghanaian relations. Quote that stuck with me: “I am not surprised - judging by how the Chinese treat their own mine workers at home,”
Chinese gold miners released in Ghana - The miners are released and the Chinese embassy recommends anyone who is being targeted by the authorities to buy a plane ticket back to China. According to the Global Times, nearly 300 Chinese had returned to Guangxi while many others were preparing their evacuation from China.
Due care for miners - A statesmanlike response about the detained Chinese miners in Ghana from the China Daily.
Fears for African rhino in China rainforest - Seven African rhinos were transported to a Chinese wildlife park, but it may be part of a husbandry project.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 7, 2013 - Hong Lei is quite the diplomat in his response to a question about miners in Ghana.
Hisense factory in Atlantis ‘to create 1,200 jobs’ - So China is bringing (more) manufacturing opportunities to Africa, it would seem. Also, calling anything "Atlantis" is just inviting trouble.
Nigeria: 'Doing Business Is More Profitable in China Than Nigeria' - This interview with Sani Tsoho Allassan, a Nigerian doing business in China, is a fabulous read, though Allassan might be a little to optimistic about life in China. Still, I found the interview to be very valuable.
Shanglin residents making millions in Ghana gold rush - This story one puts the number of Shangliners in Ghana at 50,000 and explains that they are changing the cultural landscape (Karaoke bars, possible brothels, etc.), among other observations.
Survey shows China main source of inspiration for Kenyans - Interesting study carried out in January of this year, as China (34%) just beat out the US (33%) and Japan (9%) came in distant third. Finally, there is this quote: “Increasingly, Kenyans’ perception to the ‘Made in China’ tag is turning positive.” Everyone at the Chinese embassy in Nairobi is probably doing the macarena now.
Wuhan Announce Double Signing: Faty and Stojanovic Arrive - The soccer team Wuhan Zall signed Senegalese defender Jacques Faty. I never heard of him myself, though.
网友独家-中国工人曝一人在加纳遭枪击遇 - (The title may be misleading or I read it wrong, but I did not see anybody get shot, I did not watch the entire video though) Sina video of Chinese being rounded up in Ghana. The video is really interesting, everyone apparently has a gun in the first clip.