Botswana is seeking new partnerships with China while simultaneously fighting over its stake in De Beers.

The entities involved

• China →

  cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China

  • Tejas jets are being deployed by the Indian Air Force to guard border approaches near Bhutan against Chinese claims.04:07
  • Chinese migrants have settled in Box Hill, a marginal state election seat, seeking economic opportunities.Sat 20:11
• Botswana →

  sovereign state in Southern Africa

  • London Jewelers unveiled a diamond cut by Grandview Klein Diamonds in Botswana, following a partnership with De Beers Group.Sat 13:55
  • Middle East conflict is driving higher energy costs, affecting Botswana.Sat 11:13
• De Beers →

  International corporation that specialises in diamond exploration, diamond mining, diamond retail, rough diamond sales and industrial diamond manufacturing

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Botswana traveled to Beijing for a business forum led by President Duma Boko.Mon 16:37
• President Duma Boko is leading government initiatives in Botswana.Sep 14
• De Beers operates in Namibia and Angola, while Botswana holds a 15% stake and is assessing the optimal deal structure for that stake.Jul 17
• Chinese official Zhao Leji met with the presidents of Botswana and Togo during a visit to Beijing.Oct 13
• Bilateral cooperation strengthens economic ties between Botswana and China, with a minister representing the government.Sep 14