On 12 and 13 October 2026, the Wu Opera in Africa cultural performance was successfully staged in Harare. The event gathered over 1,000 attendees, including officials from Zimbabwe’s government and military, parliament members, representatives from all sectors of society, and Chinese expatriates in Zimbabwe.

Tang Xiaoping, Minister-Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe, stated in his remarks that this performance, which has crossed mountains and seas, seeks to enhance people‑to‑people connectivity between the two nations, adding greater vitality to China‑Zimbabwe friendship. China will continue to deepen cultural and people‑to‑people exchanges, consolidate mutual trust, foster broad‑based consensus, inject fresh impetus into joint efforts to advance an all-weather China‑Zimbabwe community with a shared future, and write new chapters in advancing the Global Civilization Initiative.

Hon. Tsitsi Gezi, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, noted that cultural exchanges serve as a vital bridge for advancing bilateral friendly cooperation and people-to-people bonds. She expressed her anticipation for further deepened cultural exchanges and cooperation between Zimbabwe and China.

Artists from the Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Centre delivered brilliant performances of classic Wu Opera excerpts, including Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon and Lv Bu Tames the Horse. The exquisite and dynamic shows won continuous warm applause throughout the venue, creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere. The event received wide coverage from Zimbabwean mainstream media.