Western aid agencies, Chinese mining companies and U.N. peacekeepers have done their bit, but the continent's main saviors are its own people.

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At the time, Huawei's chief spokesman had said the company was committed to complying with "all U.N. economic sanctions, Chinese regulations and applicable national regulations on export control" and said it believed its Iran businesses met the relevant regulations.

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Over time and under pressure, Chinese diplomats helped persuade Sudan to accept a U.N.

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Liu Weimin, a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Beijing was considering providing personnel for the U.N. observers mission, according to Xinhua, China's official news agency.

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Chinese officials have said their mission would last as long as is necessary and in accordance with U.N.

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