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President Tshisekedi plans to transform DRC with Chinese partnerships
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Though rich in mineral resources, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) struggled to improve the lives of its estimated 100 million people due to "lack of forward-looking policies," President Felix Tshisekedi tells CMG anchor Wang Guan in this exclusive interview. The focus was on mere mineral extraction, which was not enough to develop the economy. But now, with Chinese companies ready to invest in local processing facilities, the DRC will add value to its exports, which is essential for economic transformation. There are also other promising ventures with Chinese firms such as a battery plant, which will export to the U.S. and Europe, and create a "mutually beneficial industrial chain."

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