BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday replied to veterans of Zimbabwe's national liberation war.

In his letter, Xi noted that in their youth, the veterans devoted themselves to the great cause of national liberation, left their homelands, and forged with China a profound friendship and comradeship in the struggle.

To this day, they remain deeply committed to China-Zimbabwe and China-Africa friendship, which is deeply moving, Xi said.