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Durban, South Africa

Apr 20, 2008

Zimbabwe arms shipped by China spark an uproar

JOHANNESBURG : A Chinese ship loaded with armaments for Zimbabwe steamed into the port of Durban this week and set off a political firefight, putting newfound pressure on South Africa - and now China - to ...

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#1
Apr 20, 2008
 
This is especially revealing, seeing how China always maintains a policy of not interfering in the internal affairs of other countries.

Is that policy changing, now with Chinese troops in the streets of Zimbabwe's capital city?
Amaroo Apari Australia
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Apr 20, 2008
 
Well, if there are Chinese troops in the streets of Zimbabwe, they are probably there at the invitation of the Government of Zimbabwe, just as the United States troops are in Iraq at the invitation and consent of the Iraqi Government to protect it from the Iraqi people. Afterall, it is an honour to follow the example of the great nation of the United States of America.
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Apr 20, 2008
 
It's going to be very interesting years.
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Apr 24, 2008
 
I am appealing to SADC to do something about the issue of Zimbabwe and react as soon as possible. South African mediator must do something as well.
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Apr 25, 2008
 
I wonder if China will be shipping arms to Sudan next, to help fight defenceless Darfurians in exchange for gold.
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