Blue Hall Observation | After listening to the story of Fujian Lianjia boat people realizing their dreams, the President of Zambia said this →
Zambian President Hakeed Hichilema just concluded his visit to China on September 16, marking his first visit to China since taking office as Zambian President in 2021. From September 10th to 16th, in addition to his state visit itinerary, Xiqilema will also visit Jiangxi Province, Fujian Province, and Shenzhen City.
During his visit to Fujian, Xiqileima came to Xiaqi Village, Xiabaishi Town, Fu'an City, Ningde. This is known as the "first village for boat people from Lianjia in eastern Fujian to go ashore.". Lianjia boatmen are a special and disadvantaged group along the eastern coast of Fujian. They have been drifting on the water with wooden boats for generations, and the boat is their home. In the 1990s, thanks to the "Fujian Lianjia Boat People's Landing Project", more than 500 Lianjia Boat People in Xiaqi Village were relocated and landed. The drifting life of the past has now become a solidified history in the exhibition hall.
After listening to the story of the Lian family boatmen, Zambian President Hichilema said, "Lian family boatmen used to live on boats. But with good leaders of the people in their hearts, they deeply understand the importance of bringing Lian family boatmen ashore and making them rich. This is the most important thing. After listening to this story, we have a responsibility to bring similar stories to the Zambian people. Our economy is small, and we can start from a small scale. What is important is our purpose? What is important is what we want to do for the people?"
Zambia is an important country in southern Africa. Traditional friendship between China and Zambia. Currently, political mutual trust between the two countries continues to deepen, and pragmatic cooperation has yielded fruitful results, maintaining good cooperation in international and regional affairs. During Xichilema's visit to China, the heads of state of China and Zambia announced the upgrade of their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation. 2024 will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zambia. From traditional friendly "all-weather friends" to comprehensive strategic partnerships, the relationship between the two countries has opened a new chapter.
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