# Zambia Awaits Election As US, China Vie For Copper 2026-08-14T12:36:50+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Zambia is counting votes in a general election that could reshape its ties with global powers. The country holds Africa's largest copper reserves, making it a key prize in the rivalry between China and the United States. China is already heavily invested in Zambia's copper mines, while the US under President Donald Trump has stepped up interest in critical minerals to reduce dependence on Beijing. The election outcome will determine whether Zambia leans further toward China or opens more doors to American investment. Both nations have courted candidates with promises of infrastructure and mining deals. The result is expected within days. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: China, copper, Donald Trump, United States, Zambia Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/zambia-awaits-election-as-us-china-vie-for-copper/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/zambia-awaits-election-as-us-china-vie-for-copper/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.