The Diplomat published on 22 September 2023 a commentary titled "China and Zambia: A New Chapter Beyond Debt?" by Huiyi Chen, Development Reimagined.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema visited China 10-16 September. In recent years, Zambian debt held by China has dominated the relationship. The author argues that Zambia managed to resolve the debt issue before the visit, which was all about Zambian development and economic growth.