Zhao Weiping

Also known as: Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping

Zhao Weiping — Chinese ambassador to Namibia, overseeing cooperation agreements, development projects, and people-to-people exchanges.

2026-01-232026-07-22

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July 2026
10 JulInformanté
Chinese Ambassador Zhao Weiping reported that the 15th Chinese medical team treated more than 19,000 patients over 18 months
Source
“According to Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping, the 15th Chinese medical team, whose term ended last year, treated more than 19,000 patients over an 18-month period.”
Namibia-China friendship reaches 35 years with focus on healthcare cooperation
June 2026
27 JunInformanté
Chinese Ambassador Zhao Weiping said the grant reflects China's continued commitment to supporting Namibia's development
Source
“Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping said the grant reflects China's continued commitment to supporting Namibia's social and economic development.”
Namibia, China sign N$486 million grant agreement to support development projects
May 2026
18 MayThe Namibian
Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping visited Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre
Source
“The assessment follows a visit to the centre by the agriculture ministry's acting executive director, Alfred Sikopo, and Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping.”
China-backed agricultural project trains 121 farmers
13 MayNew Era
Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping said donation symbolised enduring friendship between Namibia and China
Source
“Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping said the donation symbolised the enduring friendship between Namibia and China, describing Nujoma as a true friend of the Chinese people.”
Chinese embassy, New Era honour Nujoma
February 2026
2 FebNew Era
Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping held round-table talks with local authority representatives, media personalities, artists, academics and political party youth leaders
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“Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping, last week held round-table talks with local authority representatives, media personalities, artists, academics and political party youth leaders to set the tone for the year ahead.”
Chinese places people-to-people at centre
January 2026
30 JanThe Namibian
Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping says China will support local people during 2026 China-Africa activities celebration.
Source
“Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping says the country will be supporting local people during the 2026 China-Africa activities celebration under the theme 'Year of People-to-People Exchanges'.”
China to expand support for Namibians in 2026 exchange year
23 JanThe Namibian
Zhao Weiping announced China has made about N$750 million available for police housing
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“The Chinese ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has announced that China has made about N$750 million available to assist housing needs for the police.”
N$750 million police housing project funded by China

World & Region

President visits China, signs nine cooperation agreements

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.

22 hours ago · New Era →

Yesterday

President visits China, signs nine cooperation agreements
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah completed a seven-day state visit to China aimed at persuading the country to help Namibia build manufacturing and processing industries rather than exporting raw minerals. The visit culminated in nine cooperation instruments and elevation of bilateral ties to a Namibia-China Community with a shared future, focusing on long-term development and strategic cooperation.
22 hours ago · New Era →

Friday 10 July

Namibia-China friendship marks 35 years with healthcare focus
The Chinese Embassy says healthcare is a major pillar of Namibia-China cooperation, with Chinese medical teams providing free traditional Chinese medicine services at Katutura State Hospital since 1996; the 15th team treated more than 19,000 patients over 18 months, and the 16th team arrived in 2024 to continue the programme.
10 July 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 27 June

Namibia, China sign N$486 million grant for development
Namibia and China have signed a grant agreement worth RMB 200 million (approximately N$486 million) to support key national development priorities including school infrastructure, healthcare services, and water supply, aligned with Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 30 May

National Assembly speaker emphasises deeper Namibia-China cooperation
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday emphasised the need to deepen Namibia-China cooperation during a visit by a Chinese parliamentary delegation headed by Zhu Yongxin, vice chairperson of China's national committee of the People's Political Consultative Conference. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said Namibia seeks to build on its longstanding relationship with China to advance mutual development, economic growth and prosperity for both nations.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 18 May

China-backed agricultural centre trains 121 farmers in poultry techniques
Namibia and China are reviewing progress under a joint agricultural cooperation programme at the Tsumis Arid Zone Agricultural Centre in Hardap, which has conducted five training sessions reaching 121 farmers and staff members—exceeding its initial plan of four sessions for about 80 participants. The China-FAO-Namibia South-South Cooperation Project, now in its second phase through the end of this year, covers poultry farming, seed production, plant protection, aquaculture, and soil fertility management.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

Namibia preserves liberation history through book donation
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp called for the preservation and documentation of Namibia's liberation history during a handover of about 400 coffee table books on founding president Sam Nujoma's life to schools and public libraries. The books were donated by New Era Publication Corporation Board chairperson John Sifani and Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Chinese embassy, New Era donate 400 Nujoma books
The Chinese Embassy in Namibia and New Era Publication Corporation donated 400 pictorial coffee table books valued at N$200,000 to the Ministry of Education to honour the legacy of Founding President Sam Nujoma and promote literacy and historical preservation.
13 May 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 February

Chinese ambassador promotes people-to-people exchanges with Namibia
China's ambassador to Namibia held roundtable talks with local representatives to advance the 2026 China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as development, entrepreneurship, and media exchanges. Namibian visitors to China shared insights on modernisation initiatives and the tangible outcomes of Namibia–China partnership, including housing projects for police officers.
2 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 30 January

China pledges expanded support for Namibians in 2026
China's ambassador announced that the country will increase support for Namibians during 2026 China-Africa activities under the theme "Year of People-to-People Exchanges," with 58 key activities planned including agriculture training, technology transfer, and educational exchanges. The initiative aims to strengthen economic, political, and social ties between China and African nations, with the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia welcoming the cooperation on urban planning and development.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

China funds N$750 million police housing project in Namibia
The Chinese ambassador announced that China has made N$750 million available for police housing in Namibia, with about 1,287 police housing units to be constructed once bilateral processes are finalized. China is also planning to build 400 social housing units in Grootfontein and Gobabis.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →