Focus on FOCAC: What is in it For Zambia?
By Linda Mupemo President Hakainde Hichilema (L) held a bilateral meeting with the People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping (R) - Picture courtesy of Mr. Hichilema's Facebook page The buzz about the 2024 Forum on China - Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit may be simmering down but its impact is projected to have long-term results in member countries. FOCAC was established 24 years ago as an avenue for multilateral partnership between China and 53 African countries. The FOCAC Summit is held every three years in either the People's Republic of China or an African country. Zambia's Republican President Hakainde Hichilema was among the 53 heads of states who attended the 2024 FOCAC Summit which was held from 4th to 6th September in the People's Republic of China capital city, Beijing. This year’s FOCAC Summit was held under the theme, “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build a High - Level China - Africa Community with a Shared F...