On April 11, the opening ceremony of the “China Jiangxi Cup” First Association of Chinese Corporations in Zambia (ACCZ) Basketball League was held at the Zambia National Sports Development Centre. Ambassador Han Jing attended the ceremony and performed the tip-off for the opening match.

Ambassador Han Jing noted that, in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Zambia comprehensive strategic and cooperative partnership has continued to grow, with practical cooperation in various fields flourishing. As this year marks the “China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges”, the first basketball league organized by ACCZ has built a platform for exchange and cooperation, showcased the positive image of Chinese enterprises and the Chinese community in Zambia, brought the people of China and Zambia closer together, and injected fresh vitality into bilateral people-to-people ties. He expressed the hope that all participating teams would build up their physical fitness, enhance friendship, and display fine sportsmanship through the games.

The tournament, themed “First Game Launches a New Journey, Together We Forge Ahead”, is organized by ACCZ, with CJIC as the title sponsor and host. A total of 15 teams from Chinese enterprises and the Chinese community in Zambia are participating. The opening ceremony was filled with a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere, with all teams in high spirits and full of fighting spirit.