Harare — XINHUA, a Chinese international news agency, has pledged to continue working with and supporting Zimbabwean media to correct the distortions peddled by the hostile Western media on the situation in the country.

Speaking after handing over two computers to Herald Editor Pikirayi Deketeke and the Head of New Ziana Rangarirai Shoko, Xinhua Harare bureau chief correspondent Li Nuer said the agency would do its best to help the country overcome the challenges.

"We thought we should do something as we are good corporate partners.

"The most important factor is the bilateral relations enjoyed between our two countries.

"As media, when Zimbabwe is facing challenges, we do our best to promote the country, especially with the Western media distortions on the true picture in Zimbabwe," Nuer said.

He said the agency, which has over 100 bureaus all over the world, would continue to assist Zimbabwe by disseminating information on the real situation in the country.

"We want to help you overcome your difficulties and we hope this will further strengthen our relationship," he said.

In response, Deketeke thanked the agency for the donation and called for further strengthening of relations and co-operation between China and Zimbabwe.

"We cherish the strong relations we have with you and we should continue working together towards strengthening the ties, especially in the media industry," he said.

Xinhua is one of the biggest news agencies in the world and has bureaus in over 100 countries of which 17 are in developing countries.