Zimbabwe Deputy Finance Minister, Kuda Mnangagwa has joined Chiwenga in China.
Chronological Timeline: VP Constantino Chiwenga’s Working Trade Mission to China
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Monday, 7 September 2026 — Departure from Harare
Chiwenga departs Zimbabwe via Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, officially seen off by Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding. -
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 — Arrival in Beijing
Arrives in Beijing and is received by Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to China, Abigail Shoniwa, and Chinese Ministry of Commerce officials before beginning economic cooperation talks. -
Wednesday, 9 September – Thursday, 10 September 2026 — Beijing Summits & Bilateral Meetings
Participates in high-level summits in Beijing, leading Zimbabwe’s delegation at the Global Trade in Services Summit and the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). Holds critical one-on-one meetings with executives from seven major Chinese firms, including China Rail International Group. -
Friday, 11 September 2026 — Transition to Regional Digital Trade Conferences
Moves toward regional digital trade conferences, preparing for specific technology exhibitions and smart-city frameworks. -
Saturday, 12 September 2026 (Today) — Xiong’an New Area
Travels to the Xiong’an New Area. Participates in the Xiong’an Digital Trade Innovation and Development Conference and tours both the Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park and the Jucun Urban Smart Energy Integrated Station.
Upcoming Itinerary
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Next Phase — Zhejiang Province, Eastern China
Scheduled to travel to Zhejiang Province, where he will deliver a keynote address at the Zimbabwe-China Business Forum and engage with corporate leaders in agro-processing, manufacturing, and healthcare infrastructure.
