On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 February 2025, a business activity aimed at strengthening the economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Zambia was held at the Embassy of Zambia in China. Zambian Ambassador to China H.E. Mr.IVAN ZYUULU, Economic Counselor Mr.LORDWELL KALUBANKWA, as well as relevant diplomats and business representatives attended the event. The two sides exchanged views in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This business event provided an important platform for in-depth cooperation between the two sides in investment, trade, culture and other fields.

At the opening of the event, Zambian Ambassador to China H.E. Mr.IVAN ZYUULU delivered a warm speech. He was very pleased to organise such an important event at the embassy. He said that under the joint cultivation of the current leaders of the two countries, the China-Zambia comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership has been promoted, showing the continuous and strong cooperation between the two countries. It is worth mentioning that China and Zambia have a long history of bilateral relations, which can be traced back to the era of the founding fathers Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and Chairman MAO Ze Dong. Today, China-Zambia relations have made great progress in all areas. Through the Belt and Road initiative and the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China's outward direct investment has had a significant impact on Zambia's economic development.

Mr.LORDWELL KALUBANKWA, economic counselor of the Embassy of Zambia in China, said in his speech that Zambia has rich natural resources, such as copper, cobalt and other mineral resources among the top in the world, huge agricultural development potential and unique tourism resources, and world-famous natural landscapes such as Victoria Falls. In recent years, the Zambian government has actively improved the investment environment and introduced a series of preferential policies, which have attracted many international investors. At the same time, Zambia attaches great importance to cooperation with China and hopes that through this event, both sides will further strengthen cooperation in infrastructure construction, mining development, agricultural modernization, tourism and other fields to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

Representatives of Chinese companies have shown strong interest in the investment projects in Zambia. Several enterprise representatives said in their speeches that Zambia's market has huge potential and is highly complementary to China's industrial structure. Chinese enterprises have advanced technology and rich experience in infrastructure construction, manufacturing, information technology and other fields, and are willing to actively participate in Zambia's economic development to create more local job opportunities and promote economic development. Chen Qiang, chairman of Shandong Zhongce Shengtong Automobile Holding Co., LTD., said that the heavy truck factory invested by the company has been established in the Zambia city of Kitway. After the construction starts, 2,000 local people can be employed, and the products can also be sold to neighboring countries based on Zambia. Chairman Chen, who will take tonight's flight to Zambia after attending the event, said that he was very happy to participate in this meaningful event before departure, which also added more confidence and motivation.

Cultural exchange is also a highlight of this event. The secretary of the Embassy played the tourism video and the natural resources video of Zambia. Zambia's traditional music and dance performances were wonderful, and the unique African cultural customs intoxicated the participants. The introduction of traditional Chinese arts, such as martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine, also won the applause from the diplomats of the embassy. Through cultural exchanges and collision, the two sides have enhanced their mutual understanding and friendship, and created a better atmosphere for economic and trade cooperation.

Mrs.Laura, the Chinese organizer of the event, said in her speech: Thank you Ambassador Zuru for arranging this meaningful Zambian investment and cultural promotion event, Zambia is a vibrant land, With rich mineral resources and preferential investment policies, Provides a broad stage for Chinese investors, At the same time, Zambia's diverse culture is unique and charming, From traditional musical dances to featured crafts, With its very distinctive African heritage, We sincerely invite all the entrepreneurs and culture lovers, Investinvest in Zambia, Believe that in the integration of investment and culture, We can surely work together to create infinite possibilities.

The successful holding of the Zambian investment and cultural promotion business event not only provided cooperation opportunities for Chinese and Zambia enterprises, but also further deepened the friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples. Driven by the Belt and Road initiative, China-Zambia cooperation enjoys broad prospects. It is believed that with the joint efforts of both sides, we will achieve fruitful results in more areas in the future, jointly create a bright future for China-Zambia cooperation and make positive contributions to the development of China-Africa friendly and cooperative relations.