Ever heard of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway? This Thursday, the Chinese premier Li Qiang touched down in Lusaka and sat down with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to kick off an ambitious plan to revitalize this legendary rail link 🚂.
Once a vital artery connecting East and Southern Africa, the railway has the potential to unlock new economic highways for the region. Here's the game plan:
- 📋 Policy coordination: Strengthen collaboration between China, Tanzania and Zambia.
- 🚧 Infrastructure boost: Modernize tracks, stations and logistics hubs.
- 🌍 Regional development: Drive growth in towns and cities along the route.
Beyond the rails, the Chinese premier emphasized expanding bilateral trade and tapping into future-forward industries:
- ⛏️ Mining
- 🔋 New energy vehicles
- 🤖 Artificial intelligence
Li landed on Wednesday for an official visit, bringing fresh momentum to China-Africa ties. For young professionals, students and travelers alike, this is more than just trains – it's a story of global teamwork, sustainable growth and tomorrow's tech meeting today's needs! 🔥
Stay tuned as this iron highway gets a 21st-century glow-up, forging stronger bonds and fresh opportunities across continents. 🌐
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Premier Li calls for efforts to revitalize Tanzania-Zambia Railway
cgtn.com
