Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing Attends Launch Ceremony of the Artificial Intelligence Confucius Institute at Mulungushi University

On October 26, 2026, Ambassador Han Jing attended and addressed the launch ceremony of the Artificial Intelligence Confucius Institute (AICI) at Mulungushi University. Also in attendance were Dr. Kelvin Mambwe, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education of Zambia; Ambassador Professor Royson M. Mukwena, Vice-Chancellor of Mulungushi University; Professor Wei Lu, President of Communication University of Zhejiang, among other guests.

Ambassador Han noted that the AICI is Zambia’s second Confucius Institute and the first in Africa dedicated to artificial intelligence. It will leverage AI and digital technologies to enhance Chinese language teaching, expand cooperation in digital education and AI applications, and nurture local talent with both language proficiency and technological expertise. The institute will inject fresh impetus into the development of the TAZARA Railway Prosperity Belt and practical cooperation between China and Zambia.

Dr. Mambwe said the AICI would provide a new platform for Zambia’s education development and science and technology talent cultivation, deepen educational exchanges and cooperation between Zambia and China, and support the Grow Zambia Agenda.

At the ceremony, Ambassador Han joined Chinese and Zambian guests in unveiling the Artificial Intelligence Confucius Institute at Mulungushi University.