China's Xi tells Zimbabwe president they should write "new chapter" in ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday told President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe that they should work towards a new chapter in ties, during the African leader's first state visit to China since he seized power last year. Mnangagwa, who was sworn in as president in November after a de facto military coup ended Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule, has vowed to rebuild his country’s ravaged economy and re-engage with the international community. China had considered Mugabe a "good friend" in a relationship dating back to its support for Zimbabwe's independence war, but pointedly failed to support him when he was ousted.

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