China says Ethiopia attacks will not stop Africa investment

BEIJING: China said Thursday that a deadly attack in Ethiopia that killed 74 people, including nine Chinese, will not stop it from investing in Africa, but added it planned to boost security measures.

The attack on a Chinese-owned oil exploration field in Ethiopia killed 65 Ethiopians and nine Chinese, and at least six Chinese workers were also kidnapped.

"China supports its enterprises in conducting economic cooperation based on equality and mutual benefits in other countries, including those in Africa. This is our set policy and it will not change," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao, adding that security measures for Chinese interests aboard will also be enhanced.