In November 2016, China Molybdenum Co Ltd, listed both in Shanghai and Hong Kong, announced a wholly owned subsidiary had acquired a 56 percent indirect share in the Tenke Fungurume Mining SA, which has the world's leading copper-cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In November 2015, the Chinese military confirmed for the first time its interest in having a "support facility" in Djibouti. At the time, Wu Qian, a Defense Ministry spokesman, told a news conference that China was in talks with the African nation on this matter.
In Sichuan, a total of 935 investing companies from along the Belt and Road had been established by the end of 2016, with foreign capital exceeding billion.
In March, police from China and Vietnam worked together to break up a major cross-border armed drug trafficking ring. They arrested 50 suspects, including five Vietnamese. Some 99.4 kg of heroin and 7.8 kg of ketamine were confiscated.
In Portland, demonstrations have continued for nearly two months marked by frequent clashes between police and protesters.
In March, Didi launched a million special relief fund to help drivers in its international markets cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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In March 2016, the country's first law against domestic violence took effect.
In October 2017, after being convicted of embezzlement and bribery, she was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined 800,000 yuan (about 6,000) by Zhejiang Provincial Intermediate People's Court.
In Port-au-Prince, officials said they were grateful for the 18-month grace period, but residents voiced concern about the long-term repercussions.
In September, the city made it easier for foreigners who come to Shanghai to start a business.