PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says his government has deepened relations with China, and the partnership between the two countries is visible. Meanwhile, the Head of State has acknowledged Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata’s work ethic. Speaking during the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Establishment of the Zambia – China Diplomatic Ties, Tuesday, President Hichilema said despite the opposition making noise on the country’s stance on China shortly after he assumed office, he knew what he was doing. “The Zambia-China partnership 60 years on is a great achievement and diplomatic relationship which was contrived just five days after our independence. We became independent on 24th October 1964 and on 29th of October 1964, 60 years today we have officially entered a bilateral...

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