The Australian Federal Opposition says Prime Minister Kevin Rudd should urge China to put pressure on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. From ABC News, Australia:
China is resisting a push for United Nations sanctions to punish the Mugabe regime over recent election violence.
The Asian nation is a major trading partner of Zimbabwe as well as a UN Security Council member, and can veto any sanctions.
Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says Mr Rudd should be urging China to rethink its views.
Read also a Reuters report, “Africa, not UN council, key for Zimbabwe — China.“
