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Article

31 Mar 2008

Author:
Reuters, Africa

Two killed as Chinese workers riot in Equatorial Guinea

Two Chinese were killed and four injured in Equatorial Guinea when striking Chinese construction workers clashed with security forces in a labour dispute that turned violent...[I]ncreasing disputes and protests at Chinese-run or financed projects in Africa have given ammunition to western critics who say Beijing is cutting corners on labour and human rights safeguards in its African investment drive. [refers to China National Petroleum Corporation]