Looking for a game-changer in Africa’s infrastructure? Chinese premier Li Qiang landed in Lusaka on Wednesday for an official visit, and on Thursday, November 20, he sat down with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to push a bold plan: reviving the iconic Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA) 🎉.
Often called TAZARA, this railway links Dar es Salaam to Kapiri Mposhi, and Li Qiang called it a shared dream of people in the Chinese mainland, Tanzania, and Zambia. He urged all three sides to coordinate policies—think smoother customs, upgraded tracks, and streamlined border checks—to spark fresh economic growth along the route 🚆.
But it doesn’t stop at rails. The Chinese premier said China is ready to team up with Zambia to boost bilateral trade and tap into hot industries like mining, electric vehicles (EVs), and artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine faster freight powering local startups, greener transport rolling through every corner, and smart tech hubs popping up on both sides of the track 🌍💡.
For young pros in South Asia and Southeast Asia, this African infrastructure story shows that global connectivity is more than undersea cables—it’s rail lines getting a 21st-century glow-up, inspiring upgrades from Dhaka’s bustling markets to Ho Chi Minh City’s tech hubs! 🌏🚄
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Premier Li calls for efforts to revitalize Tanzania-Zambia Railway
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