China’s Xi Jinping in Zimbabwe for talks with Mugabe

China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Zimbabwe, making him the most prominent global leader in many years to visit the country. The two nations had a “deep and firm” friendship, Mr Xi said in an article in Zimbabwe’s Herald newspaper. Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has strongly pursued a “Look East” policy since the West […]

China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Zimbabwe, making him the most prominent global leader in many years to visit the country.
The two nations had a “deep and firm” friendship, Mr Xi said in an article in Zimbabwe’s Herald newspaper.
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has strongly pursued a “Look East” policy since the West isolated him over his controversial land reform programme.
China is major investor in Zimbabwe, helping to keep its economy afloat.
President Mugabe was at the airport to welcome the Chinese leader, who received a 21-gun salute before inspecting a guard of honour.
The two governments are expected to sign agreements to boost Zimbabwe’s agriculture, mining and manufacturing sectors.