China warns indisciplined nationals

He was speaking to African journalists here to cover the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China that would be officially opened tomorrow.
“We are handling these cases seriously and we are seriously studying what measures to take to prevent such incidents,” said Mr Lu.
“The Chinese government strongly criticises companies and individuals who do not kindly treat Africans and who take actions that affect the people’s rights. Such acts have seriously tarnished China’s image in Africa and seriously undermined our relations.”
Mr Lu said Chinese companies and individuals should respect locals and live with them in harmony.
Several Chinese living in Zimbabwe have appeared before the courts in recent years facing different crimes. Some Chinese mine managers in Zambia shot and injured 11 workers in 2010, triggering a clash that led to the death of a Chinese manager.
But Mr Lu said the behaviour of the few were in most cases isolated and could not cloud relations between China and African countries. Mr Lu said China enjoyed diplomatic relations with almost all African countries, except Swaziland, Burkina Faso, Gambia and São Tomé and Príncipe.
He said the four countries established relations with Taiwan, a province of China.
“China is consulting with partners in Africa and we will continue to provide assistance to African countries,” he said.
Mr Lu said his country would maintain a policy of non-interference in African affairs, but would only come in when invited.
Meanwhile, speaking at a Press conference for the official opening of the CPC congress, the congress spokesperson, Mr Cai Mingzhao, said it would be a watershed event.
“The congress will be one of great importance to be held when China is in a crucial stage of building a moderate society in all aspects, deepening reform and opening up and accelerating the change of growth model. The congress will hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics.”
The congress would usher in a new leadership of the party, with Vice-President Xi Jinping (59) widely expected to emerge the new leader of both the party and the country.
The congress, being held at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing, ends on Wednesday next week with the announcement of the new leaders. Mr Xi has been handed the powerful post of secretary-general of the congress, a move analysts say indicates he would emerge the overall leader.
The congress is held after every five years, but the change of power is done after a decade.
Mr Cai said the congress agenda would include deliberating on the report of the 17th Central Committee, the report of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the revisions to the constitution of the party and elect the 18th Central Committee.