Zambia and China must continue on the path of extensive and in-depth cooperation in many fields such as politics, economy and culture, Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Centre of the Department of Commerce of Hainan Province in the Republic of China, Mr. Wu Biao has said.
Speaking during the official opening of a training for the National Assembly of Zambia staff on Public Policy and Local Governance on Tuesday, 10th June, 2025, in Haikou, China, Mr. Biao hailed the mutually beneficial deep cooperation between Zambia and China which has existed since Zambia's independence .
Mr Biao said the ongoing training seminar is a clear demonstration of how this longstanding cooperation is being translated into practical benefits through knowledge exchange. He said programs such as this not only enhance professional capacity but also reflect the depth of collaboration between the two countries in promoting good governance and sustainable development.
He said the training is an important platform for equipping the National Assembly staff with the knowledge and skills needed to craft effective public policies that contribute to National development. Mr. Wu noted that the seminar also serves to strengthen cooperation and promote the sharing of best practices between Hainan and Zambia.
He added that the program, which covers key areas such as policy analysis and local governance, will help the Zambia delegation understand China's policy-making processes and adapt relevant approaches to the Zambian context.
"By acquiring these skills, the staff from the National Assembly of Zambia will be better equipped to support the government in developing and implementing effective policies that benefit the people," he said.
Meanwhile, National Assembly of Zambia Coordinator for Strategy, Resource Mobilisation and Project Management, Mr. Thokozani Kamanga, expressed gratitude to the Hainan Provincial Department of Commerce for organizing the seminar.
Mr. Kamanga said the training aligns well with the National Assembly's strategic objective to build internal capacity in policy analysis and development. He noted that the seminar offers a valuable opportunity for delegates to gain insights into China’s successes in policy formulation and local governance, particularly innovations seen in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
" We are pleased to learn how China drives economic growth through scientific policy design, achieves social harmony through efficient local governance and how it applies innovative practices such as smart cities and coordinated ecological and economic development," he said.
Mr Kamanga further stated that the skills acquired during the seminar would enable participants to better support the Zambian government's agenda. He added that the Seminar also serves as a platform for promoting Zambia-China friendship, culture exchange and broader economic cooperation.
