A legacy forged in struggle, a future galloping together: Xi’s letter to Zimbabwe’s liberation veterans
President Xi Jinping’s reply letter to Zimbabwe’s liberation war veterans, delivered in Harare on January 28 , 2026 by Chinese ambassador Zhou Ding, is far more than a courteous diplomatic exchange.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
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Xi’s letter to Zimbabwe’s liberation veterans and the all-weather China-Zimbabwe partnership
Zimbabwe’s independence was not benevolently granted, but fiercely won through armed resistance, mass mobilisation, and international solidarity.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
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The need for a continental policy on Chinese mining
This is the legacy of decades of quarrying, largely by Chinese-owned companies, for the black granite prized in kitchens and hotels worldwide.
By Yollander Millin
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Jimmy Lai’s 20-year term follows a China playbook for punishing critics
While two were acquitted, the rest were sentenced to be between four years and 10 years in prison.
By Newsday
Feb. 10, 2026
China’s trade surplus presents more opportunities for its partners
Yet some have seized the opportunity to hype up the so-called "second wave of China shock" and falsely accuse China of pursuing a "neighborhood impoverishment strategy".
By Gong Rong
Feb. 9, 2026
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Zida intensifies efforts to eliminate fragmentation, bureaucratic bottlenecks
Zida chief executive officer Tafadzwa Chinamo said the agency was working with government institutions, the EU and other international partners to strengthen Zimbabwe’s investment systems.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 7, 2026
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ZimTrade revives regional warehousing facilities push… state agency shifts to aggressive in-market export strategy
By positioning goods closer to end markets, the strategy is expected to reduce delivery times, lower entry costs and allow exporters to respond more effectively to shifts in demand.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
Motoring: Chinese brands take the wheel in Zim… BYD’s expanding line-up signals decisive shift on local roads
Speaking at the launch, engineer Aubrey Zvareva exuded confidence in the line-up and its relevance to local drivers.
By Andrew Muzamhindo
Feb. 6, 2026
Mutual respect as statecraft: Why President Xi Jinping’s diplomacy breaks the geopolitical deadlock and becomes a global locus of cooperation
Xi’s statecraft — rooted in mutual respect.
By Tinashe Nyamushanya
Feb. 5, 2026
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Chamisa comeback reopens wounds in UMP
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By Miriam Mangwaya and Evans Mathanda
Feb. 8, 2026
