Chinese people in Zimbabwe explained

Group:Chinese people in Zimbabwe
Population:10,000 (2016)[1]
Popplace:Harare
Related-C:Overseas Chinese

Chinese people in Zimbabwe are a small community that grew in size in the 2000s as an influx of Chinese shopkeepers settled in the country.[2]

Initially the arrival of shopkeepers from China aroused hostile local attitudes with products sold by Chinese merchants derisively called zhing-zhong.[3] However, during the worst of the Zimbabwe economic crisis, Chinese shopkeepers were able to import basic goods despite the disruptive effect of hyperinflation, bringing some relief to Zimbabwean consumers.[3] The ability of Chinese stores to continue business won them the appreciation of local consumers.[3]

Under official cultural and educational cooperation agreements, there are as of 2009 three teachers and nine medical personnel from China in the country.[4]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. News: 10,000 Chinese in Zim. Chronicle. February 24, 2016.
  2. News: China's Influence in Africa Arouses Some Resistance. New York Times. February 10, 2007.
  3. News: Africans have mixed perceptions of Chinese migrants, finds study. Radio Australia. August 20, 2012.
  4. Book: Chinese Investments in Africa: A Labour Perspective. 2009. 258. 2015-06-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20150614060441/http://www.cebri.org/midia/documentos/315.pdf. 2015-06-14. dead.