 Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe arrived Saturday in Beijing for a visit expected to include a plea for oil and food to aid his state's failing economy. | Beijing sure is busy this week. |
In response to widespread criticism of his government's so-called urban cleanup drive that has seen tens of thousands of people lose their homes and livelihoods, Mugabe has said his country will now rely on China and other Asian countries for aid, rather than the West.| Once again, the World League is choosing up sides... |
In China, Mugabe will meet his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao, as well as other Chinese officials, the official Xinhua News Agency said. No details of what the two sides would discuss were released.| Perhaps Bobby could have tea with the NorK negotiators while they're in town. |
According to government figures from Zimbabwe, China has entered joint ventures and loan agreements with Zimbabwe worth $100 million since 1980 and has assisted in the training of the national army. Mugabe is likely to seek further help in exchange for mineral and other trading concessions during his weeklong trip. |