InvestHK Signs MOU with Zimbabwe to Boost Two-Way Investment Under BRI
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Summary
InvestHK Director General Liu Kai-xuan and Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Chief Legal Officer Theresa Muchinguri exchanged a memorandum of understanding on September 10, 2026, establishing a framework to facilitate bilateral investment flows between Hong Kong and Zimbabwe. The agreement positions Hong Kong as an ideal gateway for African enterprises seeking to expand into Asian markets under the Belt and Road Initiative. This milestone builds on InvestHK's intensified engagement with African partners throughout 2026.
Key Points
- InvestHK Director General Liu Kai-xuan (劉凱旋) and ZIDA Chief Legal Officer Theresa Muchinguri exchanged the MOU in Hong Kong on September 10, 2026
- Liu emphasized that under the Belt and Road Initiative, Hong Kong is deepening ties with Africa and the Global South, with Zimbabwe as a key partner
- In May 2026, InvestHK Assistant Director Li Shuqing (李淑菁) led a delegation to South Africa and Rwanda, meeting African businesses, industry associations, and government investment agencies
- The delegation participated in high-level exchanges at the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda's capital
- Following the mission, InvestHK hosted an "Africa Day" networking event to strengthen relationships with African enterprises and institutions operating in Hong Kong
Why It Matters
The MOU opens a two-way channel enabling Zimbabwean enterprises to leverage Hong Kong's financial infrastructure and international connectivity, while giving Hong Kong-based companies preferential access to Zimbabwe's investment opportunities . The agreement signals Hong Kong's strategic push to position itself as the preferred business hub for African companies entering Asian markets, aligning with Beijing's broader South-South cooperation objectives .
The MOU opens a two-way channel enabling Zimbabwean enterprises to leverage Hong Kong's financial infrastructure and international connectivity, while giving Hong Kong-based companies preferential access to Zimbabwe's investment opportunities . The agreement signals Hong Kong's strategic push to position itself as the preferred business hub for African companies entering Asian markets, aligning with Beijing's broader South-South cooperation objectives .