The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an investigation into one of its deals with China

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun a comprehensive assessment of mining contracts handed to a Chinese corporation it co-owns with Beijing, whose work and earnings have been the source of ongoing government worries about justice.

Authorities said they want to strike an agreeable settlement to ensure greater revenue for DRC while preserving Beijing’s enterprises in order to end years of distrust with Chinese businessmen engaged. It hasn’t worked out.