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. Initially the arrival of shopkeepers from China aroused hostile local attitudes with products sold by Chinese merchants derisively called

zhing-zhong Zhing-zhong () is a Zimbabwean slang word meaning low cost Asian (mostly Chinese) consumer products of poor quality. The word gained traction in Zimbabwe during the 2000s when an influx of Chinese merchants and storekeepers imported consumer pr ...

. 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. The ability of Chinese stores to continue business won them the appreciation of local consumers. Under official cultural and educational cooperation agreements, there are as of 2009 three teachers and nine medical personnel from China in the country.

Notable people

Fay Chung Fay King Chung (born March 1941) is a Zimbabwean educator and was an independent candidate for the March 2008 Zimbabwean senatorial election. Chung has worked to extend access to education and to bring 'education-with-production' principle ...

, politician *

Chipo Chung Chipo Tariro Chung (born 17 August 1977) is a Zimbabwean actress and activist based in London. Early life and education Chung was born as a refugee in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Her given name Chipo means "gift" in the Shona language. She spent h ...

- model and actress *

Adam Chicksen Adam Thomas Chicksen (born 27 September 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Notts County. Born in England, Chicksen represents Zimbabwe internationally. Early and personal life Chicksen is of English and Chines ...

- football player

References

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Zimbabwe Zimbabwe (), officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country located in Southeast Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the south-west, Zambia to the north, and Mozam ...

Ethnic groups in Zimbabwe