CHANGSHA, May 12 (Xinhua) -- When more than 6,000 bottles of South African wine cleared customs at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in central China's Hunan Province on May 1, the importer received an immediate benefit from China's expanded tariff-free treatment for African goods, which amounted to 21,000 yuan (about 3,069 U.S.…
WINDHOEK, May 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Namibia on Monday briefed local media representatives and experts on China's zero-tariff policy for African countries, saying the measure is expected to create new export opportunities for Namibia and support local industrial upgrading.
The policy, effective on May 1, grants zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, making China the first major economy to unilaterally and comprehensively implement zero tariffs on all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, according to the embassy.…
ABUJA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- China's implementation of a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries is beneficial for Nigerian exporters and helps strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations, a Nigerian official said on Sunday.
Agabaidu Jideani, director-general of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), made the remarks during an interview with the media.…
A participant asks a question during a meeting themed "Zero-Tariff for Shared Opportunities" held for Tanzanian exporters, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)
DAR ES SALAAM, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania expects increased exports, industrial growth and job creation following China's implementation of a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, officials said on Saturday.…
KINSHASA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday donated medicines and medical equipment to the Sino-Congolese Friendship Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as part of ongoing health cooperation between the two countries.
The handover ceremony was held at the Chinese Embassy in the DRC in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa.…
NAIROBI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Thursday hosted the 2026 "Poetry Connects the World" classical Chinese poetry competition, where young participants showcased their enthusiasm for Chinese literature amid growing bilateral cultural ties.
Themed "Harmony Between Humanity and Nature," the half-day event featured poetry recitals, music, dance and scholarly debates, drawing government officials, faculty members, and students to the auditorium at the Confucius Institute of the University of Nairobi.…
Mohammed Umar, president of the Zambia Association of Manufacturers, speaks to Xinhua in an interview in Lusaka, Zambia, May 12, 2026. China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries will provide an opportunity to spur industrial growth and increase investment in the continent's manufacturing sector, Umar said.…
ANTANANARIVO, May 4 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African diplomatic partners, effective from May 1, will provide a valuable opportunity to inject new momentum into Africa's economic modernization while improving the position of African products in the global trading system, a Malagasy economist has said.
African countries are currently showing strong interest in the Chinese market and the implementation of China's zero-tariff policy concretely demonstrates its commitment to supporting Africa's development, Hugues Rajaonson told Xinhua in a recent interview in Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital.…
NAIROBI, May 1 (Xinhua) -- With tears of joy, Miriam Achieng was carried shoulder high by a rapturous crowd to the podium when she was announced the overall winner at the national finals of the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition in Kenya.
Dressed in a sparkling green dress on Friday night, the geospatial engineering student from the University of Nairobi had earlier electrified the crowd with a powerful drumming performance themed around the courage of a female general.…
BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's expanded zero-tariff policy for African countries serves as concrete evidence that China pursues a more balanced economic and trade relationship with Africa, and is Africa's most willing and trusted partner in sharing opportunities.
Starting May 1, China will implement its zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.…
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China will implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with it, starting May 1. This major policy initiative positions China as the first major economy in the world to grant unilateral and comprehensive zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, as well as to all least developed countries that maintain diplomatic relations with China.…
WINDHOEK, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is looking to carve out a premium niche for its beef in the Chinese market as China's zero-tariff policy for African imports offers fresh opportunities for high-value agricultural products, a Namibian meat industry executive has said.
Albertus Aochamub, interim chief executive of the state-owned Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), told Xinhua in a recent interview that the policy, effective May 1, is a milestone that strengthens the trade partnership between Namibia and China.…
This photo taken on March 23, 2026 shows a freight train at Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Nelson Asienwa/Xinhua)
NAIROBI, May 8 (Xinhua) -- China on May 1 began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness and cooperation for the Global South amid rising protectionism and fragmentation in the global economy.…
A contestant performs at the fifth Chinese Singing Competition of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Town, in Cape Town, South Africa, April 18, 2026. Young students from across Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, brought energy and enthusiasm to a celebration of Chinese culture on Saturday, as the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Town (CIUCT) staged its fifth Chinese Singing Competition, highlighting the idea that music can serve as a bridge between cultures.…
Children stage a performance during a celebration event marking the International Chinese Language Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 16, 2026. The 17th United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day was marked on Thursday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, highlighting the language's global significance and its enduring cultural heritage.…
Students from the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi learn dancing at a tea garden in Kiambu County, Kenya, April 15, 2026.
A tea-culture-themed event marking the International Chinese Language Day was held here by the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday.…
Artists stage a performance during the United Nations Chinese Language Day at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Kenya, April 13, 2026. The 17th United Nations Chinese Language Day was celebrated on Monday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, with a call to foster dialogue among different cultures and civilizations.…
Performers from the Chinese contingent take part in a parade during the Cape Town Carnival 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, March 21, 2026. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua)
CAPE TOWN, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The annual Cape Town Carnival 2026 kicked off in the legislative capital of South Africa on Saturday evening, with Chinese cultural elements emerging as a highlight of the festivities.…
BISSAU, May 5 (Xinhua) -- In the rice fields of CAMPOSSA, a women's producers' association in eastern Guinea-Bissau, the gains from better irrigation and improved farming methods are showing up in both harvests and household incomes.
The association, based in Bafata about 150 km east of the capital Bissau, now produces around 220 tonnes of rice a year after receiving technical training and material support from the Chinese agricultural mission working in the country, according to its president, Djato Sanha Cande.…
People participate in a reading event organized by the Zimbabwe Writers Association (ZWA) in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe in Harare, Zimbabwe, on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)
HARARE, April 26 (Xinhua) -- In a lively corner of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, a woman brought a short story to life with theatrical flair on Saturday.…
Farmer Deborah Muhawenimana poses for a photo with freshly picked chili pepper in Ibiza Village of Kayonza District in Eastern Province, Rwanda, April 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe)
KIGALI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- In the rolling lush fields of Ibiza Village, Kayonza District in eastern Rwanda, rows of vibrant red chili peppers are more than just an export crop -- they are transforming lives.…
Performers from the Chinese contingent take part in a parade during the Cape Town Carnival 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, March 21, 2026. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua)
CAPE TOWN, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The annual Cape Town Carnival 2026 kicked off in the legislative capital of South Africa on Saturday evening, with Chinese cultural elements emerging as a highlight of the festivities.…
People learn to write Chinese calligraphy during an event in celebration of the Chinese New Year in Cape Town, South Africa, on Feb. 1, 2026.…
A student tastes Chinese tea during an event celebrating the upcoming International Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute at the University of Johannesburg in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)
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Mohammed Umar, president of the Zambia Association of Manufacturers, speaks to Xinhua in an interview in Lusaka, Zambia, May 12, 2026. China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries will provide an opportunity to spur industrial growth and increase investment in the continent's manufacturing sector, Umar said.
CHANGSHA, May 12 (Xinhua) -- When more than 6,000 bottles of South African wine cleared customs at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in central China's Hunan Province on May 1, the importer received an immediate benefit from China's expanded tariff-free treatment for African goods, which amounted to 21,000 yuan (about 3,069 U.S.
WINDHOEK, May 11 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Namibia on Monday briefed local media representatives and experts on China's zero-tariff policy for African countries, saying the measure is expected to create new export opportunities for Namibia and support local industrial upgrading.
The policy, effective on May 1, grants zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, making China the first major economy to unilaterally and comprehensively implement zero tariffs on all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, according to the embassy.
ABUJA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- China's implementation of a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries is beneficial for Nigerian exporters and helps strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations, a Nigerian official said on Sunday.
Agabaidu Jideani, director-general of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), made the remarks during an interview with the media.
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