Why is Beijing having a cosy relationship with the governments of Zimbabwe and Sudan?
http://www.zimbabwesituation.com/nov26_2004.html#link17 China’s relationship with Zimbabwe dates back to the liberation struggle of the 1970s, when troops were trained by Chinese advisers – as well as those from North Korea and elsewhere. Once independence came in 1980, China continued a small but reliable economic interest in the country. As aid dried up in the 1990s, the Chinese extended assistance, as well as funding military improvements. But with Zimbabwe’s economic isolation of the past four years – and its spiralling troubles, including 700% inflation and 70% unemployment – the relationship has strengthened. Widespread As many as 9,000 Chinese are believed to be in Zimbabwe working on a wide range of projects. In construction, the Chinese are understood to be working on hydro-electric and coal power stations, bridges, airports, and the reconstruction of Zimbabwe’s most important border post at Beit Bridge with South Africa. A Chinese consortium also has a management contract wit
