Namibia and China are looking to deepen cultural cooperation through stronger institutional partnerships, youth exchanges and support for the creative industries, as the two countries seek to translate their growing diplomatic ties into practical opportunities for their people.
The "Explore People-Centred Cities: China Governance Global Engagement" programme is underway in Shanghai, bringing together diplomatic envoys to exchange experiences on urban governance and development.
Namibia is among the participating countries represented by Ambassador to China Tonata Itenge-Emvula.
More than one hundred journalists from around the world are in Beijing for the 2026 Second Half-Year Programme of the China International Press Communication Center.
Namibia, through the Namibia Training Authority, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China and South Africa to collaborate on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
NamWater is driving negotiations to establish local manufacturing of large-diameter water pipes, reducing reliance on imports from China and Europe.
Twelve Namibian medical specialists are on an exchange programme to China's Jiangsu Province.
The team will participate in the Observational Fellowship Programme and will undergo training at the Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from 03 August to 01 September.
China's ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, on Tuesday gave an overview of the president's recent visit to China.
China has defended its military modernisation and its position on Taiwan, while declaring that its armed forces will continue to safeguard national sovereignty and expand cooperation with countries such as Namibia.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) says Namibia is ready to absorb a growing wave of Chinese investment following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China.
Namibia is turning to China's agricultural expertise to revive local research institutions, strengthen seed production and improve access to the Chinese market.
This follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Sichuan Province, China.
