Roundup: Zambia, China hold forum to deepen trade, investment ties

LUSAKA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The first China-Zambia investment forum opened Wednesday in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, with the two countries pledging to deepen trade and investment relations.

Being held under the theme "China-Zambia Trade and Investment Forum in the New Era: All-weather, All-Dimensional and High Quality Friendship," the opening ceremony was attended by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui, government officials from the two countries as well as Chinese and Zambian companies.