What is the relationship between China and Zambia?

China-Zambia relations have been upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The specific analysis is as follows:

1, political mutual trust is increasing.

Since its independence in 1964, Zambia has always adhered to a friendly policy towards China and regarded China as a sincere friend. 1967101On October 29th, China established diplomatic relations with Zambia. Zambia is the first country in southern Africa to establish diplomatic relations with China. The traditional friendship between the two countries is profound, and the bilateral friendly and cooperative relations are constantly developing.

2. Pragmatic cooperation continued to deepen.

The economies of China and Zambia are highly complementary, and the bilateral trade volume has increased year by year. China's investment in Zambia is extensive, covering mining, agriculture, infrastructure and other fields.

The Chambishi Copper Mine and Kalunba Hydropower Station aided by China have played an important role in Zambian social and economic development. China actively supports Zambia in implementing Vision 2030 and the seven-year development plan, and promises to provide Zambia with a new batch of emergency food aid.

3. People-to-people exchanges are increasingly close.

In recent years, cultural exchanges between China and Zambia have become increasingly close. China has set up six Confucius Institutes and two Confucius Classrooms in Zambia, which have become an important platform to promote mutual understanding and cultural exchanges between the Chinese and Zambian peoples. China has trained a large number of local talents for Zambia in the fields of medical care and agriculture.

Enhance the significance of China-Zambia relations

1. Promote the economic development of the two countries.

The promotion of China-Zambia relations will help strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries and promote economic development. China and Zambia are both developing countries, and they are highly complementary in the economic field. We can promote each other's economic development by strengthening cooperation.

China has strong strength in infrastructure construction, mining, agriculture and other fields, which can help Zambia develop these industries, thus promoting the economic development of the whole country. At the same time, China can also obtain important resources from Zambia, such as copper and zinc, to support China's economic development.

2. Strengthen political mutual trust between the two countries.

The promotion of China-Zambia relations will help strengthen political mutual trust between the two countries. China and Zambia are both developing countries, and there are some differences in their political systems and development paths.

However, by strengthening exchanges and communication, the two sides can understand and support each other, thus enhancing political mutual trust. This is of great significance to the cooperation between the two countries in international affairs and is also conducive to safeguarding the national interests of the two countries.