TZ-China relations ‘not on a free fall’

Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, Dr Lu Youqing

What you need to know:

  • Of particular interest was the deliberate effort by the new government to be more in-ward looking than depending too much on donor funding. Concerns were also raised from various quarters that with the apparent demands for ‘fairer’ and perfect deals from the Tanzanian authorities, China itself could be a focal point.