Beyond the hype: Dismantling the neo-colonial narrative on China–Zimbabwe cooperation 

Beyond the Hype: Dismantling the Neo-Colonial Narrative on China-Zimbabwe Cooperation

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The relationship between China and Zimbabwe is a bond forged in the crucible of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, strengthened by decades of mutual trust, and institutionalized through a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation.

China's footprint in Zimbabwe's development is visible and transformative, from the new Parliament Building in Mt. Hampden to the Hwange Power Station expansion.

Despite this, the partnership has faced criticism.

The relationship between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Zimbabwe is more than a diplomatic formality — it is a bond forged in the crucible of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, strengthened by decades of mutual trust, and institutionalised through a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation.

Author's summary: China-Zimbabwe cooperation is a transformative partnership.

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The Standard The Standard — 2025-10-27

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