China and Namibia are celebrating 35 years of diplomatic ties with bold new ambitions! The bond began in 1990—just *one day* after Namibia’s independence—and has since grown into a high-tech, trade-powered partnership. Think beef exports , uranium mining , and even a Chinese space station in Namibia!
#GirlBoss Diplomacy
With Namibia’s first female president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah now at the helm, economist Penny Uukunde tells us: "She’s ready to level up Africa’s global voice—and China’s partnership will play a key role."
Space, Seafood & Smart Tech
From AI to green energy, Namibia wants a slice of China’s innovation pie. Uukunde dreams of "Namibian astronauts" and tapping the Walvis Bay Corridor for smarter trade routes. Oh, and seafood exports? They’re literally on the table.
"No Handouts, Just Progress"
As Uukunde puts it: "This isn’t charity—it’s about Namibia shaping its future with China as a teammate." With over 1,000 scholarships and 20+ years of medical collaboration , this friendship keeps getting fresher.
The bond began in 1990—just *one day* after Namibia’s independence—and has since grown into a high-tech, trade-powered partnership. Think beef exports 
, uranium mining 
, and even a Chinese space station in Namibia! 
and 20+ years of medical collaboration 
, this friendship keeps getting fresher.
