Article 38NQQ China turns its back on Comrade Bob to embrace change in Zimbabwe

China turns its back on Comrade Bob to embrace change in Zimbabwe

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Tom Phillips in Beijing
from World news | The Guardian on (#38NQQ)

Resignation of Robert Mugabe greeted with relief in Beijing, which for years was autocratic leader's most powerful ally

Confirmation of Robert Mugabe's ouster prompted revelry on the streets of Harare. "The Goblin has gone!" raved one.

Thousands of miles away in Beijing - for decades Mugabe's most powerful backer - there were no obvious signs of jubilation.

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