Agreements help economy of Zimbabwe

President Mugabe turns to China to create jobs and attract investment

On his 13th trip to China on Monday, Robert Mugabe, the 90-year-old president of Zimbabwe, saw traditional ties become even closer when the two countries signed nine agreements that are expected to help revive the Zimbabwean economy.

The agreements, signed in the presence of President Xi Jinping and Mugabe, covered a wide spectrum, including economic and technical cooperation, food, financing, consular service and tourism.