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A rift between China and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been averted owing to the intervention of the Congolese government. The Congolese government noted that it recently resolved the controversial mining deal between it and China. The contentious deal had felt like it would sour the relationship between both countries. Congo and China resolve 16-year mining dispute in landmark $5.8 billion deal.The renegotiated contract ensures Chinese companies invest $7 billion in local infrastructure over 20 years.Revised terms grant Congo a larger stake in the partnership, marking a diplomatic vict…

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