China joins AU, African leaders in anti-sanctions call for Zimbabwe

Anti-corruption protestors

Anti-corruption protestors in Pretoria against the govt and the deteriorating state of the economy. PHOTO | AFP

China has joined African countries in pushing the United States and other Western governments to end their two decades-long economic blockade against Zimbabwe, arguing that it has brought the economy of the country to its knees.

Beijing, along with the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and other African countries this week issued a strong-worded solidarity messages as Zimbabwe marked its ‘Anti-Sanctions Day’ on October 25.