China, Zambia upgrade ties, focus on key economic sectors


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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema arrives to attend the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia February 19, 2023. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping said on Friday China supports Zambia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests, while encouraging more imports from the southern African country. Xi met Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema in Beijing and the two countries upgraded their ties to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership", Chinese state news agency Xinhua said. Xi vowed to work with...