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Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Zambia on Wednesday for the first visit by a Chinese premier in 28 years, as the copper-rich nation emerges from a financial crisis and Beijing seeks to deepen its presence in the strategically important country.</span

Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Zambia on Wednesday for the first visit by a Chinese premier in 28 years, as the copper-rich nation emerges from a financial crisis and Beijing seeks to deepen its presence in the strategically important country.

China serves as Zambia's largest official creditor with $5.7 billion owed, while Zambia's total debt restructuring involved $13.4 billion that has now been placed on a more sustainable repayment plan following a three-and-a-half-year process.</span

China serves as Zambia's largest official creditor with $5.7 billion owed, while Zambia's total debt restructuring involved $13.4 billion that has now been placed on a more sustainable repayment plan following a three-and-a-half-year process.

The World Bank forecasts Zambia's economy will grow 6.5% next year, exceeding the country's average growth rate of 5% over the past two decades, as the nation seeks fresh investment for mining, infrastructure and industrial capacity expansion.</span

The World Bank forecasts Zambia's economy will grow 6.5% next year, exceeding the country's average growth rate of 5% over the past two decades, as the nation seeks fresh investment for mining, infrastructure and industrial capacity expansion.

China approved major refurbishment of the Tazara Railway, originally financed in the 1970s to connect Zambia's copper deposits to Tanzania's coast, which analysts view as a counter to the Western-backed Lobito Corridor through Angola.</span

China approved major refurbishment of the Tazara Railway, originally financed in the 1970s to connect Zambia's copper deposits to Tanzania's coast, which analysts view as a counter to the Western-backed Lobito Corridor through Angola.

A February incident at a Chinese-operated copper plant released 50,000 cubic meters of contaminated water into the Kafue River, affecting millions of people's water supply and becoming a significant issue in Zambian electoral politics.</span

A February incident at a Chinese-operated copper plant released 50,000 cubic meters of contaminated water into the Kafue River, affecting millions of people's water supply and becoming a significant issue in Zambian electoral politics.

Chinese companies have invested approximately $6 billion in Zambia over the past two decades, primarily in the metals sector, while facing increasing competition from European and American firms seeking influence in the mineral-rich nation.</span

Chinese companies have invested approximately $6 billion in Zambia over the past two decades, primarily in the metals sector, while facing increasing competition from European and American firms seeking influence in the mineral-rich nation.

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China's historic premier visit to Zambia showcases a thriving partnership that serves as the gold standard for South-South cooperation. The comprehensive strategic partnership has delivered tangible results with major infrastructure projects like the 100-megawatt solar plant and revitalized railway connections transforming Zambia into a regional hub.

China's historic premier visit to Zambia showcases a thriving partnership that serves as the gold standard for South-South cooperation. The comprehensive strategic partnership has delivered tangible results with major infrastructure projects like the 100-megawatt solar plant and revitalized railway connections transforming Zambia into a regional hub.</span

China's premier visit masks a desperate attempt to salvage its reputation after Chinese mining operations caused one of Zambia's worst environmental disasters, spilling 50 million liters of toxic waste into vital waterways. With $5.7 billion in debt leverage and mounting competition from Western partners, Beijing scrambles to maintain control over Zambia's resources.

China's premier visit masks a desperate attempt to salvage its reputation after Chinese mining operations caused one of Zambia's worst environmental disasters, spilling 50 million liters of toxic waste into vital waterways. With $5.7 billion in debt leverage and mounting competition from Western partners, Beijing scrambles to maintain control over Zambia's resources.</span

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Li Qiang's historic visit to Zambia highlights a partnership that has matured into a benchmark for South–South cooperation. Guided by a broad strategic agenda, the relationship has delivered visible and lasting gains. A 100-megawatt solar plant strengthens energy security, revitalised railway corridors connect regional markets, and sustained investment flows help transform Zambia into a transport and logistics hub. This is development shaped by shared priorities rather than imposed conditions.

Li Qiang's historic visit to Zambia highlights a partnership that has matured into a benchmark for South–South cooperation. Guided by a broad strategic agenda, the relationship has delivered visible and lasting gains. A 100-megawatt solar plant strengthens energy security, revitalised railway corridors connect regional markets, and sustained investment flows help transform Zambia into a transport and logistics hub. This is development shaped by shared priorities rather than imposed conditions.

China’s premier arrives in Zambia under the shadow of a mounting reputational crisis, hoping that a carefully staged diplomatic ceremony will soften public outrage over a massive toxic waste spill that contaminated vital waterways and fuelled nationwide anger. With $5.7 billion in debt leverage on the line and Western rivals steadily regaining influence, Beijing scrambles to preserve its hold on Zambia’s mineral wealth, presenting geopolitical anxiety as goodwill and long-term partnership.

China’s premier arrives in Zambia under the shadow of a mounting reputational crisis, hoping that a carefully staged diplomatic ceremony will soften public outrage over a massive toxic waste spill that contaminated vital waterways and fuelled nationwide anger. With $5.7 billion in debt leverage on the line and Western rivals steadily regaining influence, Beijing scrambles to preserve its hold on Zambia’s mineral wealth, presenting geopolitical anxiety as goodwill and long-term partnership.

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