Action: Mugabe resigns, a new era for Zimbabwe?

Robert Mugabe, who resigned as Zimbabwe's president on Tuesday, was the last living African head of state to have fought for his country's independence before becoming its leader. China used to have the closeness with Mugabe, but China didn't stand in the way for his resignation. While Beijing remains its strong influence on Zimbabwe, will the new president can obtain China's favor? How deep are relations between China and Zimbabwe ? Mandarin audiences have their say.

Zimbabweans celebrate outside the parliament building immediately after hearing the news that President Robert Mugabe resigned, in downtown Harare, Zimbabwe. Source: AAP