Chinese President Xi Jinping honored veterans of Zimbabwe's national liberation struggle this week, calling their decades-long bond with China "profound" and "deeply moving" in a heartfelt letter dated January 28, 2026. ✨
In his message, Xi highlighted how these veterans left their homelands as youths to fight for freedom, forging an unbreakable comradeship with China during the liberation era. "Your dedication to our friendship remains as strong today as it was decades ago," he wrote, sparking cheers from pan-African solidarity advocates. 🇨🇳🤝🇿🇼
The letter comes as China-Africa ties hit new milestones this year, with Zimbabwe recently joining Beijing's Belt and Road renewable energy initiative. Analysts say Xi's gesture reinforces China's role as a partner in preserving anti-colonial legacies—a key theme for Global South youth in 2026. 🌱
One Harare-based historian told us: "This isn't just about the past. It's code for 'We've got your back' in today's multipolar world." 💥
