On 19 September 2026, Ambassador Han Jing visited Copperbelt University (CBU) and met with its Vice-Chancellor Prof. Imasiku Nyambe. During the visit, he witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education of Zambia and Beijing Municipal Education Commission, and the Memorandum of Understanding between Copperbelt University and Beijing Polytechnic College.

Ambassador Han congratulated both sides on reaching the agreements, emphasizing that education is an important foundation for China-Zambia cooperation. China is ready to deepen cooperation with Zambia in vocational education, talent development and Chinese-language education, helping Zambia cultivate more highly skilled technical professionals. The Embassy will continue to play its role as a bridge by actively supporting educational exchanges and cooperation between China and Zambia to inject new impetus into the continued development of the bilateral friendship.

Nyambe said that the partnership will further promote the development of vocational education in Zambia. CBU looks forward to deepening cooperation with Chinese universities and  advancing Chinese-language education. As the only higher education institute in Zambia offering a railway program, CBU is ready to actively participate in the development of the TAZARA Prosperity Belt and strengthen railway talent development and technical exchanges.