On 16 December 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding visited the Herbert Chitepo Trust, where he met with Sydney Sekeramayi, former Zimbabwean Minister of Defence and Chairman of the ZANU-PF Elders’ Council, as well as Dr. Thokozile Chitepo—daughter of Herbert Chitepo—and other representatives. They engaged in in-depth discussions on carrying forward the traditional friendship between China and Zimbabwe.

Ambassador Zhou viewed a collection of precious items related to Herbert Chitepo, including photographs, publications, books, and his graduation gown. He also received a detailed briefing on the preservation and archival work concerning these materials. Ambassador Zhou remarked that Herbert Chitepo was an important leader and revolutionary theorist in Zimbabwe’s national liberation struggle, who made indelible historical contributions to Zimbabwe’s sovereign independence, national freedom and the fostering of China-Zimbabwe friendship. China is ready to support the Trust in preserving and promoting Chitepo’s revolutionary legacy, expand bilateral exchanges and cooperation, and inject further positive energy into building an All-Weather China-Zimbabwe Community with a Shared Future.

On behalf of the Trust, Dr. Thokozile Chitepo extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Zhou. She noted that her father was profoundly influenced by the thoughts of the Chinese revolution and harboured a profound affection for China, adding that the Trust is willing to serve as a bridge to inspire the younger generation of Zimbabwe to carry forward the traditional Zimbabwe-China friendship.