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China to Build a New Library at the University of Nairobi

Beijing’s top diplomat for sub-Saharan Africa, Wu Peng, announced on Twitter yesterday that the Chinese government will build a China-themed library at the University of Nairobi. The university is already home to a Confucius Institute.

Wu added that he also hopes a similar facility will be constructed in Beijing to help facilitate a better understanding of Kenyan and African affairs among Chinese people.

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