China-Zambia partnership is delivering tangible benefits for Zambians in many ways, expressing Zambia's gratitude for the collaboration and its optimistic outlook for future expansion, the Zambian president said.

Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony of a Chinese-invested copper mine project in Chililabombwe, Hakainde Hichilema highly hailed the bilateral cooperation based on mutual respect and benefits.

"China-Zambia partnership is working. It's seen, not just talked about, through these projects and many other investments," he said. "Many can talk, but very few get things done. And this partnership is delivering, in many ways."