HARARE, Zimbabwe - China’s foreign minister is to arrive in Zimbabwe Saturday as part of a five-nation tour of Africa that seeks to promote the Asian giant’s economic and political interests on the continent. Zimbabwe’s foreign minister Sibusiso Moyo described the visit by Wang Yi, one of China’s most powerful political figures, as evidence of “the strategic comprehensive partnership” between Zimbabwe and the Asian giant. China’s foreign minister often makes an African tour at the beginning of the year to emphasize the importance that Beijing places on the continent. Like in much of Africa, China has a strong presence in Zimbabwe, with investments spanning from energy to agriculture, mining and trade in wildlife. On his current tour through Africa, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang has already visited Egypt, where he promised to help the country combat extremist violence and grow its economy.

Source: thestar January 11, 2020 13:52 UTC