On 12 February, the Chinese Consulate General in Zanzibar held a Spring Festival reception themed "Embracing the Chinese New Year" at the Consulate. Consul General Li Qianghua joined around 150 members of the overseas Chinese community and members of Chinese institutions in Zanzibar in celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Consul General Li extended sincere Spring Festival greetings and best wishes for the Year of the Horse to all overseas Chinese community and Chinese institutions in Zanzibar. He reviewed China's achievements in economic and social development over the past year and its contributions to global development, as well as the latest outcomes of China-Africa and China-Tanzania cooperation. He noted that the Consulate General will continue to uphold the principle of "diplomacy for the people" and remain committed to providing attentive and efficient services to overseas Chinese community and Chinese institutions in Zanzibar. He also called for joint efforts to contribute to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.

Representatives of overseas Chinese community and Chinese institutions delivered remarks, expressing their commitment to carrying forward the traditional friendship between China and Tanzania, as well as between China and Zanzibar, under the guidance of the Consulate General.

The reception was held in a warm and festive atmosphere. Consul General Li joined the guests in enjoying wonderful performances and exchanging Spring Festival greetings.