China-Zambia Agreements Enter Implementation Phase By Masauso Mkwayaya A high-powered Chinese delegation is in the country to fast-track implementation of agreements reached between Zambia and China. The agreements were signed when President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA and Chinese President XI JINPING met during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation –FOCAC- Summit in September last year. The delegation led by Chairperson of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, ERKIN TUNKIYAZ, has met President HICHILEMA at St

China, Zambia Align on Development Priorities By Sharon Siame China says there is a need to identify areas where fresh momentum can be injected into Zambia’s next five-year national development plan. Chinese Embassy in Zambia Chargé d’Affaires WANG SHENG says the development visions of the two countries are closely aligned, with a shared focus on advancing economic and social progress. Mr. SHENG says China intends to deepen cooperation in the mining sector, support Zambia’s energy development, a