China Singles Out the U.S. in Call to Remove Sanctions on Zimbabwe

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian called out the United States for its role in maintaining international sanctions on Zimbabwe, especially during the pandemic. “The few countries and organizations, such as the United States, should lift illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe as soon as possible,” said Zhao during his regular press briefing on Monday in Beijing.

Zhao’s comments echo those from Wu Peng, China’s top diplomat for Africa, who Tweeted on Sunday who called for the “unconditional lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe.”

The U.S., though, doesn’t feel that it should be singled out for criticism regarding Zimbabwe sanctions. “Some falsely blame U.S. sanctions for Zimbabwe’s economic crisis,” said Assistant Secretary of State Tibor Nagy. “The truth: the U.S. supports the Zimbabwean people with millions of dollars in assistance. U.S. sanctions target those who violate human rights or engage in corruption,” he added.

The U.S. has imposed economic sanctions on the Zimbabwe government since 2001.

Read more on this story in the South China Morning Post.

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