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  By Linda Mupemo President Hakainde Hichilema delivers a keynote speech during the commissioning of the Chisamba solar power plant - Picture courtesy of his Facebook page Republican President Hakainde Hichilema says the Zambia-China Cooperation has played a vital role in revolutionising the energy sector in the country.    Mr. Hichilema noted that the partnership spanning 60 years was instrumental in implementing the 100-megawatt Chisamba solar power project in Chisamba district in Central Province.   ZANIS reports that the Head of State said this during the commissioning of the US$ 100 million solar energy project which has been implemented by Zambia’s Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation in collaboration with the People’s Republic of China’s PowerChina. Ariel view of the Chisamba solar power plant Mr. Hichilema thanked PowerChina for its contribution to constructing Zambia’s largest solar photovoltaic plant, adding that the Chisamba solar powe...

By Linda Mupemo Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing (L) and Zambia’s Vice President Mutale Nalumango (R) tour stands during the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China - Picture by the Chinese Embassy in Zambia  President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Zambia's support towards the initiatives proposed by the People's Republic of China President Xi Jinping aimed at enhancing economic development in the global south.  President Xi unveiled a ten-point action plan during the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit which was held recently in China as a roadmap for China and African relations for the next three years.  And Mr. Hichilema notes that the Zambia - China cooperation has yielded remarkable projects which have transformed the two countries.  ZANIS reports that Mr Hichilema said this in a speech read on his behalf by Vice President Mutale Nalumango during the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the Peopl...

 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...

By Linda Mupemo, Beijing  2024 CIPCC Fellows  As the 2030 agenda for sustainable development deadline draws near, United Nations (UN) member states are intensifying their efforts aimed at achieving the 17 goals. The People's Republic of China is one of the few countries that have achieved Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number one which focuses on eliminating extreme poverty.     China Anti- Poverty Research Institute Professor Wang Sangui states that the Chinese Government succeeded in lifting over 800 million people out of poverty by 2020, ten years ahead of the UN schedule.  The Asian country has equally made headways with the provision of clean and affordable energy, promoting industrialisation,  innovation and quality education among other goals.  Having realised the vital role international cooperation plays in advancing development and global impact, China is strengthening partnerships with various sectors of the international community ...