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.
[2] Initially the arrival of shopkeepers from China aroused hostile local attitudes with products sold by Chinese merchants derisively called zhing-zhong.
[3] 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.
[3] The ability of Chinese stores to continue business won them the appreciation of local consumers.
[3] Under official cultural and educational cooperation agreements, there are as of 2009 three teachers and nine medical personnel from China in the country.