Bending over backwards for China?

President Jakaya Kikwete and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Dar es Salaam during the latter’s tour of the country in 2013. PHOTO | FILE

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Angie Motshekga’s office feels the move will bring South Africans closer to China, it’s biggest trading partner, but has been scant on details; almost like throwing a grenade in the dark and taking cover.