Chairman of ZTE to visit Zambia, as preparations for smart phone factory gears up

The Chinese government has announced that the chairman of one of the world’s leading telecommunications Company ZTE, Li Zixue, is expected in the country on Monday to begin the implementation process of setting up a smart phone factory in Zambia.

The ZTE Chairman’s visit follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ZTE and the Zambian government at the ZTE headquarters in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka on Saturday, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Du Xiaohui, said China recognised Zambia as an important market for investment, especially in the Southern African region.

Du explained that the coming of the ZTE Chairman would officially set the tone for the actual commencement and implementation of the smart phone factory.

He also committed China to implementing in earnest some of the signed agreements during the state visit to China by President Hakainde Hichilema.

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Meanwhile, Du said China remained committed to helping Zambia in her development process.

He said as a way of boosting the country’s development process, the Chinese government would offer Zambia technology, machinery and capital for the various sectors.

Du said as agreed between President Hichilema and President Xi Jinping, China would support Zambia in the area of international equity and justice which is an active contributor to regional and global peace and development.

He also announced enhanced collaborations between the two countries in the area of climate change.

Du said China would help Zambia with technology in smart agriculture in view of the effects of Climate change.

”Zambia and China will establish a green development strategic partnership and enhance cooperation on environmental protection, combating climate change, green economy and emergency risk response mechanism among others,” he said.

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