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There is a long way to go before the 2011 national polls, but the current political jockeying in Zambia would give any visitor the impression that the election is to be held next week. The battle for the presidency is between incumbent President Rupiah Banda and the main opposition leader Michael Sata, who heads the Patriotic Front. President Banda is due to make a state visit to China this month.

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Rupiah Banda, Michael Sata, China, Hakainde Hichilema, Malaysian, Tanzania, Yao Jian, Li Qiangmin, Li Baodong

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