# China-Africa economic and diplomatic cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/china-africa-economic-and-diplomatic-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-17T06:20:51.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. China is deepening its economic and diplomatic engagement with Namibia and Zambia through various developmental and trade initiatives. In Namibia, cooperation began with a two-week feasibility study conducted by a Chinese delegation to assess groundwater availability, water quality, and borehole drilling requirements across all 14 regions. This technical assessment aimed to provide a foundation for future water provision projects without imposing a financial burden on the Namibian government. Following a state visit by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to China, bilateral relations with Namibia were elevated to a “China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era.” This framework expands cooperation into trade, infrastructure, education, health, and agriculture, supported by zero-tariff policies. Simultaneously, China has strengthened ties with Zambia, focusing on mining, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. Discussions have highlighted the use of China’s zero-tariff treatment for Zambian tariff lines and priorities such as the expansion of solar power and the revitalization of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: China expands economic cooperation with Zambia and Namibia China is deepening economic ties with Zambia and Namibia, focusing on trade, infrastructure, and zero-tariff policies to support regional development and bilateral cooperation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-expands-economic-cooperation-with-zambia-and-namibia ### 2026-09-11: China conducts groundwater feasibility study in Namibia Chinese experts are conducting a two-week feasibility study in Namibia to assess groundwater availability and borehole drilling potential across all 14 regions to address water scarcity. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-conducts-groundwater-feasibility-study-in-namibia --- Cite as: China-Africa economic and diplomatic cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/china-africa-economic-and-diplomatic-cooperation