Beijing welcomed Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, marking the first of 26 global leaders invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping to celebrate Victory Day on September 3 in the Chinese mainland capital. Our reporter Zhou Jiaxin captured the moment as Mnangagwa stepped off the plane and into a crisp autumn morning.
This gathering underscores Beijing's drive to foster international dialogue, with heads of state from across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas set to arrive this week. The commemoration will honor China's role in WWII's closing chapters in the Asia-Pacific and open doors to new bilateral discussions on trade, tech collaboration and cultural exchange.
For young global citizens and business innovators, the event signals Beijing's continued push for cross-border partnerships. Observers expect announcements that could shape infrastructure projects, green energy initiatives and digital trade lanes—areas where the Zimbabwean and Chinese economies have already seen momentum.
As Mnangagwa joins his peers under the autumn skies, all eyes are on how this Victory Day commemoration will translate into real-world impact—from new agreements that boost economic ties to cultural programs that resonate with travelers and changemakers alike. Stay tuned as our team brings you on-the-ground updates from Beijing.
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Zimbabwean President arrives for China's V-Day Commemorations
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