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flag Chinese-owned mine spill in Zambia pollutes river, affects 700,000 people's water supply.

flag A Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia caused an environmental disaster after a tailings dam collapsed, spilling 50 million liters of acidic waste into the Kafue River, the country's main waterway. flag The leak has killed fish, destroyed crops, and affected the water supply for the city of Kitwe, home to 700,000 people. flag The Zambian government is deploying the air force to drop lime into the river to neutralize the acid. flag This incident has reignited concerns over Chinese mining operations in Africa, which have faced criticism for safety and environmental lapses.

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