Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema wrapped up a six-day visit to China this week, calling it a mission to “solve the puzzle” of sustainable development for his nation. The trip marked 50 years since the Tazara Railway – a symbol of China-Africa cooperation – first connected Zambia to global trade routes. 🌍🚄
From Shenzhen’s tech hubs to rural Fujian’s poverty-alleviation success stories, Hichilema toured key sites showcasing China’s growth model. His meeting with General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping in Beijing elevated bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, signaling deeper collaboration in mining, agriculture, and green energy. 💡
“China’s Belt and Road Initiative isn’t just about infrastructure – it’s about empowering Africa’s voice globally,” Hichilema told CGTN’s Li Tongtong. He praised President Xi’s Global Development, Security, and Civilization Initiatives as frameworks to accelerate Zambia’s industrialization. 📈
The visit comes as African nations increasingly turn to China for tech transfer and investment. For young entrepreneurs watching: this partnership could mean new opportunities in copper mining (Zambia produces 70% of Africa’s copper!) and sustainable urban planning. 🔋🏙️
