The above statements suggest that the failure of the look east policy must be blamed on the Chinese but that is not the case. Zimbabwe failed the policy. China has given lots of money to zimbabwe of the years and yes we were also very accommodating. At the same time, we failed to manage the funds we received.
If i give a beggar US$10 000 and he decides to go out there and buy himself a fancy car that he cannot afford to put fuel in or service regularly instead of renting a small apartment and investing that money so that it grows, its highly unlikely that I will ever give him that sum of money again. We expect waaaay too many handouts to maintain our lavish lifestyles. It is not right to expect that from anyone. – Laziza London
Chinese know Mugabe’s games being a friend does not mean you will depend to someone for breakfast, lunch & supper. – Proe Dee
It is clear that the Chinese want something before agreeing to lend a loan to the President. They are in Zim for business not ballgames, that is what did not realize before but now a wakeup call opened their eyes. – Mehleli Ndlovu
The Chinese may be questioning the credibility of Zim. – Brenna Matendere
For the record, China doesn’t gìv mnéy to corrupt elements where accountability doesn’t exist. – Joel Mutasa
China economy has grown but its people are among the poorest. These Chinese know that its not time for extravagance. – Freedom Zimbabwe
Mugabe got the message long back but cannot swallow his pride and admit it publicly.He must be clinging to that policy out of desperation because the West has largely kept him in isolation. – Zimbabwe Journalists SA
No good friend and will never be.Shame to our MPs they got lost there. – Kusasa Dzovani
You’ll just have to put up with the Russians! – Lee Janjetich-Holden
Don’t think he comprehends what is happening now as its just a blur to him!! – @mike_matongo
NO China is Zimbabwe’s friend…. but then again even a good friend will not blindly give into all yo demands. – @normanmusimwa74
That is if he remembers the next minute. He is too senile to rule. – @garweh2011
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