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/ 29 July 2005

Bankrolling Mugabe

President Robert Mugabe found a sanctuary from international criticism in Beijing, as the Chinese government gave him an economic deal that is expected to provide Zimbabwe with desperately needed funds. The cooperation agreement signed with Chinese President Hu Jintao reflects a strengthening alliance between Mugabe, who has adopted a “look East” policy to circumvent Western critics, and the Beijing government.