On January 5, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding met with a delegation of Hong Kong university students taking part in the Joint-U Zimbabwe Cultural Exchange and Service Tour. Ambassador Zhou provided a comprehensive overview of Zimbabwe’s national conditions, the state of China-Zimbabwe relations, practical bilateral cooperation, and the work of the Chinese Embassy. He emphasized that such exchange visits help broaden the global perspective of Hong Kong’s youth and deepen their understanding of China’s foreign policy as well as the enduring friendship between China and Africa.

Ambassador Zhou also engaged with the students, answering their questions on China’s diplomacy and China-Zimbabwe relations. He expressed his hope that young people from Hong Kong would contribute their energy and vitality to national development and to the deepening of China-Africa friendly cooperation.

The delegation members enthusiastically shared their impressions from the visit to Zimbabwe and thanked Ambassador Zhou for his informative and insightful presentation, noting that they had benefited greatly from the exchange. During the event, they viewed a special video commemorating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe, and toured photo exhibitions showcasing the achievements of bilateral cooperation and the history of the two countries’ traditional friendship.