Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for a major upgrade of the iconic Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) during his official visit to Zambia this week. Speaking with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday, Li emphasized the project as a 'common aspiration' for China, Tanzania, and Zambia to boost regional development.
🔑 Key goals include:
Strengthening policy coordination among the three nations
Expanding trade and industrial cooperation in mining, EVs, and AI
Driving economic growth along the 1,860-km railway corridor
The 1970s-era railway—once a symbol of China-Africa friendship—could become a modern trade artery under the proposed revitalization. 🌱 Premier Li arrived in Lusaka on Wednesday, marking China's latest move to deepen tech and infrastructure ties with Global South partners.
