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China hails deepening ties with Zimbabwe

By Staff Reporter

THE Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding has hailed deepening ties with Zimbabwe on the back of commitment for further co-operation between the two nations.

Zhou was speaking at the occasion to mark the kick off of the Chinese Lunar Year.

He said the occasion , also known as Spring Festival, is a time for family reunion, for sharing love and blessings. Both China and Zimbabwe attach great importance to preserving traditions and cultural heritage, which is believed to play a key role in our quest for prosperity.

“2024 was a year of bumper harvest for our bilateral relations. I’m happy to have witnessed the completion and commissioning of some monumental projects, which have been made possible by either Chinese government’s financial support or private sector investments,” Zhou said.

“These latest and ongoing projects have injected new momentum into Zimbabwe’s socio-economic progress. China has always been a reliable friend of Zimbabwe and vice versa. The fraternal relations between our two countries have stood the test of time and grown from strength to strength. Today, as we kick off a festive season to celebrate the Chinese New Year, we also celebrate the strong partnership and unwavering solidarity between China and Zimbabwe.”

The diplomat added that the year 2025 was the year of the Snake on the Chinese Lunar calendar. 

“2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Zimbabwe. It is the year of the Snake on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In the Chinese zodiac tradition, the snake brings wisdom, transformation, calmness and creativity. On this auspicious occasion, I extend my best wishes to all Zimbabwean friends. I wish you a happy and healthy Year of the Snake, opening an exciting new chapter of your life with your wisdom and endeavours,” Zhou said.

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