The developing world has started to access alternative development and — Monica Mutsvangwa

"Neo-colonialism poses a significant threat by hindering investment and redirecting resources to powerful nations through illicit financial flows, leading to current account deficits for developing countries."

"By aligning our policy guidelines and development strategies, China and Zimbabwe are set to unlock immense potential in their bilateral cooperation. The opportunities are promising and ours to shape. Let us move forward together, steadfast as oxen, for in unity, we will succeed."

"This has allowed many developing nations to establish critical infrastructure for power generation, food production, and security. South-South cooperation has intensified, creating new trade routes and promoting intra-regional trade that strengthens the productive capacities of BRICS members and their allies."

"Since then, cooperation has steadily grown, with numerous initiatives, particularly in agriculture. China has also supported Zimbabwe by providing COVID-19 vaccines, which played a significant role in helping Zimbabwe contain the virus."

"Africa has endured decades of external political interference, a challenge that persists today, particularly in the West African region, where troubling signs of regional destabilization are increasingly evident."

"Chinese investors have played a pivotal role in Zimbabwes industrialization, with Chinese private capital driving key projects nationwide. Notably, Chinas Tsingshan Holding Group established a $1.5 billion integrated steel plant in the Midlands Province."