GOVERNMENT has described as false, alarming, misleading and extremely disrespectful a statement by Socialist Party Leader Fred M’membe on President Hakainde Hichilema’s pending visit to China. In a statement shared on his Facebook page and titled “Finally Hichilema is going to China”, Saturday, Dr M’membe said President Hichilema had finally conceded to guidance on the need to uphold the traditional friendship between Zambia and China. “After a lot of illusions and arrogance accompanied by ignorance, finally, Mr Hakainde Hichilema has conceded to guidance on the need to respect and uphold the traditional friendship between Zambia and China, and will embark on a state visit to the country next month (August). We are glad that eventually, common sense has prevailed over...

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