Chairman says sale will make the Angolan financial market more attractive to international banks.
Lusofonia
High-flying diplomat whose 30-year career has taken him to Africa, Europe and South America set to return to Beijing where he was posted from 2009 to 2012.
Two sides need to resolve route for pipeline; President Ramos-Horta has previously suggested possible cooperation with China if talks fail.
More than 4 million small farmers set to benefit growing rice, sunflowers, sesame, soybeans and cotton on 1.5 hectare plots.
IT and the oil and electricity sectors draw most Chinese interest; banking and automotive industries also flourishing.
Citizens from Brazil, Timor-Leste and Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa will be granted visa on request.
Mário Caetano João points to African republic’s 60 million hectares of arable land, and potential tariff deal with China.
World Bank promises US$400 million funding, Maputo appeals to China for additional assistance to shore up vital artery.
Project cost and completion date not revealed; result of environmental impact study still awaited.