A photo exhibition showcasing the achievements of China-Tanzania friendly cooperation was held in Zanzibar on October 1, 2026, to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The exhibition, jointly organized by the Chinese Consulate General in Zanzibar and the Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau, featured photographs highlighting cooperation between China and Tanzania in various fields. The event was attended by over 200 guests, including Zanzibar government officials, diplomatic envoys, and representatives from various sectors.
The photographs on display traced the history of friendly exchanges between China and Tanzania and showcased the results of practical cooperation in healthcare, infrastructure, livelihoods, and cultural exchanges. Haroun Ali Suleiman, minister of State in the Zanzibar President’s Office, welcomed the exhibition and praised China’s development achievements and the Belt and Road cooperation. He noted that China-built infrastructure projects, including airports and roads, had improved transportation and living conditions in Zanzibar.
Suleiman also acknowledged the contributions of Chinese medical teams and scholarship programs to healthcare development and human resource training in Zanzibar. He called for stronger cooperation in green energy, youth employment, and governance capacity building, as well as greater personnel and people-to-people exchanges. Li Qianghua, Chinese Consul General in Zanzibar, said the China-Tanzania and China-Zanzibar friendship had deep historical roots and produced fruitful results through practical cooperation.
Li Qianghua spoke highly of the photo exhibition, saying that the photographs vividly recorded cooperation between the two countries in healthcare and livelihoods, describing them as a vivid reflection of China-Tanzania friendship. Wang Wei, leader of the 36th Chinese medical team to Zanzibar, said the exhibition gave him a deeper understanding of the longstanding friendship in China-Tanzania healthcare cooperation. He pledged that the medical team would uphold the spirit of Chinese medical missions and work to safeguard the health of local people.
The China-Tanzania cooperation in healthcare has been a significant aspect of the bilateral relations. Chinese medical teams have been stationed in Tanzania since 1960, providing medical care and training to local healthcare professionals. The cooperation has contributed to the development of Tanzania’s healthcare system and improved the health and well-being of its citizens. The photo exhibition showcased some of the achievements of this cooperation, including the construction of hospitals and clinics.
The event also highlighted the cultural exchanges between China and Tanzania. The two countries have a long history of cultural exchanges, with China providing scholarships to Tanzanian students to study in China. The exhibition featured photographs of Chinese cultural performances and exhibitions held in Tanzania, as well as Tanzanian cultural events held in China. The cultural exchanges have helped to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.
The photo exhibition in Zanzibar is a testament to the strong and growing relations between China and Tanzania. The two countries have enjoyed a long history of friendship and cooperation, and the exhibition showcases the significant progress they have made in various fields. The event has provided a platform for people from both countries to come together and celebrate their friendship and cooperation.
Key points
- China and Tanzania have cooperated in healthcare, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges.
- The photo exhibition was held to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
- The event was attended by over 200 guests, including government officials, diplomatic envoys, and representatives from various sectors.
