On October 23, 2026, Liu Xianfa, the Chinese government's special representative for African affairs, attended a reception hosted by the Zambian Embassy in China to celebrate Zambia's Independence Day. Liu Xianfa congratulated Zambia on Independence Day and said that under the strategic leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Hichilema, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Zambia has developed into a model for China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation. Driven by policies such as “zero tariffs,” good news of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries spread frequently, and bilateral trade volume reached a new high in the first three quarters of this year. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the completion and opening of the Tanzan Railway. The revitalization of the Tanzan Railway and the construction of the Prosperity Zone are progressing steadily, and it will become a new flagship project for China and Africa to work together to promote modernization in the new era. China is ready to work with our African friends, including Zambia, to promote the implementation of the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping and contribute to building an all-weather common destiny between China and Africa in the new era.

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