The Chinese community in Zambia has joined the nation in mourning Kaweche Kaunda, describing his passing as a significant loss to the long-standing friendship between Zambia and China.
Speaking after a church service held in his honour at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Zambia–Chinese Association Executive President Wu Ming said Kaweche’s death marked a moment of deep sorrow for both nations.
Mr. Wu noted that Kaweche Kaunda had carried forward the legacy of his father, Kenneth Kaunda, by contributing to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Zambia and China.
“His death is a great loss not only to the Kaunda family but also to Zambia and the enduring friendship with the people of China. We shall greatly miss him,” Mr. Wu said.
Zambia and China have maintained close diplomatic and economic ties since 1964, built on mutual cooperation, infrastructure development, and trade.
One of the most notable symbols of this relationship is the TAZARA Railway, which was constructed in the 1970s with Chinese support during President Kaunda’s leadership. The railway remains a testament to the solidarity between the two countries during the liberation struggles in Southern Africa.
In recent years, China has continued to play a key role as one of Zambia’s major development partners, investing in sectors such as mining, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
The memorial service drew attendance from a cross-section of society, including senior government officials, church leaders, diplomats, and political figures, reflecting the wide-reaching impact of the Kaunda family.
Kaweche Kaunda died suddenly in Ndola last week.
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China our evergreen good friend who never colonised us but helps us. Even writing off our debt