Online Reporter
Mukudzei Chingwere in BEIJING, China
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is expected here tomorrow for a working visit aimed at canvassing value-addition investment into Zimbabwe as the economy continues to zero in towards sustainable upper-middle status.
The Government’s thrust towards value-addition-backed growth comes on the back of major gains in primary goods production as well as the extractives sector.
Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to China, Ambassador Abigail Shoniwa, confirmed the VP’s itinerary, which he said will be anchored by the 2026 Xiongan Digital Trade Innovation and Development Conference and meeting prospective investors in Zhejiang Province.
“We are expecting the Vice President to arrive in China on a working visit on Tuesday. He is leading a delegation that includes the business community from Zimbabwe,” said Ambassador Shoniwa.
“During his visit, he will first attend the 13th China International Fair for Trade in Services CIFITS (2026), he will also attend and address a conference on Innovation and Development of Digital Trade in Xionga, Beijing.
“He will visit Zhejiang Province, to Wenzhou City and Hangzhou, where he will continue with the company tours and engagements. He will also address the Zim-China Business Forum in Hangzhou,” said Ambassador Shoniwa.
She said that, in addition to engaging with the business community, the Vice President is also expected to meet Chinese government officials.
CIFITS is expected to attract at least 90 countries, with up to 250 000 delegates anticipated for this year’s edition. Zimbabwe is among the participating countries.
