Chinese people in Zimbabwe

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]

Chinese people in Zimbabwe
Total population
10,000 (2016)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Harare
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Chinese

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

References
  1. "10,000 Chinese in Zim". Chronicle. February 24, 2016.
  2. "China's Influence in Africa Arouses Some Resistance". New York Times. February 10, 2007.
  3. "Africans have mixed perceptions of Chinese migrants, finds study". Radio Australia. August 20, 2012.
  4. Chinese Investments in Africa: A Labour Perspective (PDF). 2009. p. 258.
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