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Namibia

Chinese firms create 6,000 jobs

Chinese companies operating in Namibia have created more than 6,000 jobs for local people, Chinese ambassador to Namibia Xin Shunkang said. In an interview with Xinhua, Xin said that trade between the two countries has been mutually beneficial with Chinese investment contributing to the development of Namibian industry while Namibia has helped China expand its overseas market.