A Chinese film shot in Zimbabwe held its premiere in the southern African country on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Zhao Baogang, Councilor at the Chinese Embassy to Zimbabwe, gives a speech at the premiere of the Chinese film "When African Meets You" in Harare on Sunday, March 10, 2019. [Photo: China Plus/Gao Junya]

"When Africa Meets You" tells the story of an uptown Chinese girl who falls in love with the African continent and devotes her life to the anti-poaching drive after being entangled in a string of events dealing with poachers and diamond robbers in Africa.

It aims to raise awareness of the need for protecting wild animals in Africa.

Zhao Baogang, Councilor at the Chinese Embassy to Zimbabwe, said at the premiere that China has been working with Zimbabwe in wildlife protection for a long time.

"China and Zimbabwe have a lot of cooperation in wildlife protection. Several years ago, we provided millions of US dollars' worth of equipment to the national parks. We also have many Chinese volunteers working in the Zimbabwean national parks such as Mana Pools, who have done a great job in protecting wildlife."

Zimbabwe's Minister of Media, Information and Publicity Monica Mutsvangwa gives a speech at the premiere of the Chinese film "When African Meets You" in Harare on Sunday, March 10, 2019. [Photo: China Plus/Gao Junya]

Monica Mutsvangwa, head of Zimbabwe's Ministry of Media, Information and Publicity, said the movie reflects the growing relations between China and Africa, and in particular, between China and Zimbabwe.

She suggested cultural exchanges like this will significantly boost bilateral relations.

The cast and crew of the film "When African Meets You" as well as guests take a group photo at its premiere in Harare on Sunday, March 10, 2019. [Photo: China Plus/Gao Junya]

"When Africa Meets You" held its world premiere in New York in October of last year, and was later released in China.