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DRC
Kinshasa eyes Chinese fighter jets after buying Beijing's drones

A high-level delegation from the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corp (CATIC) travelled last week to Kinshasa, accompanied by officers from the People's Liberation Army (PLA), to try to sell its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to DR Congo. [...]

Published on 14/03/2023 at 05:40 GMT

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From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

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Kinshasa eyes Chinese fighter jets after buying Beijing's drones

Inner circles | DRC
Jean-Pierre Bemba determined to make his mark at defence

DRC
Kinshasa receives first batch of three Chinese attack drones

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Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang keeps close eye on eastern DRC

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Kinshasa hones Sicomines strategy ahead of talks with Chinese partner

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