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This year marks six decades of diplomatic ties between China and Zambia—a partnership that’s powered everything from highways to clean energy projects. At September’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, leaders from China, Zambia, and Tanzania signed a landmark deal to revitalize the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a 1,860-km lifeline connecting landlocked Zambia to global trade routes.
In an exclusive interview with CGTN’s Lily Lyu, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema spotlighted how China-Zambia collaboration is tackling modern challenges. \"From infrastructure to green tech, this partnership isn’t just about growth—it’s about shared futures,\" he said. The TAZARA revamp, originally built with Chinese support in the 1970s, will now boost regional trade and job creation, aligning with Africa’s Agenda 2063 development goals.
With 60 years of trust, Zambia’s president emphasized a focus on sustainable investments and youth empowerment. \"Young people are our bridge to innovation,\" he added, nodding to tech training programs funded by bilateral partnerships. As FOCAC drives new deals, this alliance proves that cross-continental teamwork can still move mountains—or in this case, modernize railways.
