Chinese separated from family in Kenya

Later this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to announce billions of dollars of investment for Africa as the continent's fortunes continue to be transformed by China.

While the Chinese are trying to employ more local labour and equip them with the skills needed to do senior jobs, Chinese managers have been sent to countries like Kenya and are having to adapt to a new way of life.

Husband and wife team Yin Jisheng and Zheng Yaqiong went to Nairobi in Kenya to earn enough cash to give their young children a better life back at home - but the move has come at a price.

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