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GACC Minister Sun Meijun and South African Minister of Agriculture Willem Aucamp Co-Chair Ninth China-South Africa Ministerial Meeting on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Cooperation
2026-09-14
On the morning of September 8, Sun Meijun, Minister of the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), and South African Minister of Agriculture Willem Aucamp co-chaired the Ninth China-South Africa Ministerial Meeting on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Cooperation at the GACC headquarters.
Xi calls on BRICS to unite Global South, deepen cooperation
2026-09-14
The international landscape is volatile and fraught with risks and challenges, Xi said, adding that to bring stability to the world and make it a better place, BRICS countries must seize the historical initiative, rally the Global South, and advance the well-being of all humanity.
African analysts call for deepened ties with China
2026-09-09
Africa must strengthen strategic cooperation, especially with countries like China, to unlock investment in infrastructure, digital technology and access to new markets, analysts have noted.
Africa Phytosanitary Programme expands to 38 countries with launch of phase 3 in Ethiopia
2026-09-09
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and partners launched the third phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) today – representing a major effort to stop the spread of plant pests and diseases in Africa using cutting-edge digital tools.
Egypt seeks wider AIIB partnership in energy and infrastructure
2026-09-08
Egypt is seeking to expand its cooperation with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi calling for greater collaboration in key sectors, among them energy, transport, ports and logistics.
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GACC Announcement No. 98 of 2026 (on the Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Wild Aquatic Products from Africa)
2026-07-20
In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of wild aquatic products from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.
GACC Announcement No. 93 of 2026 (on the Quarantine and Sanitary Requirements for the Import of Wool from Lesotho)
2026-07-09
In accordance with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, as well as the agreed quarantine and sanitary the provisions on wool from the Kingdom of Lesotho between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Chinese side") and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition of the Kingdom of Lesotho (hereinafter referred to as the "Lesotho side"), the importation of wool from Lesotho that meets the followin
GACC Announcement No. 80 of 2026 (on the Inspection, Quarantine and Sanitation Requirements for the Import of Nuts from Africa)
2026-06-17
In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of nuts from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.
GACC Announcement No. 79 of 2026 (on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Peanuts from Madagascar)
2026-06-17
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Madagascar peanuts exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “the Chinese side”) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty of the Republic of Madagascar (hereinafter referred to as “the Malagasy side”), the import of peanuts from Madagascar
GACC Announcement No. 73 of 2026 (on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Import of Alfalfa from Mozambique)
2026-06-03
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements for Mozambican alfalfa products exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “the Chinese side”) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries of the Republic of Mozambique (hereinafter referred to as “the Mozambique side”), the

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07-20

2026

GACC Announcement No. 98 of 2026 (on the Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Wild Aquatic Products from Africa)

In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of wild aquatic products from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.

07-09

2026

GACC Announcement No. 93 of 2026 (on the Quarantine and Sanitary Requirements for the Import of Wool from Lesotho)

In accordance with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, as well as the agreed quarantine and sanitary the provisions on wool from the Kingdom of Lesotho between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Chinese side") and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition of the Kingdom of Lesotho (hereinafter referred to as the "Lesotho side"), the importation of wool from Lesotho that meets the followin

06-17

2026

GACC Announcement No. 80 of 2026 (on the Inspection, Quarantine and Sanitation Requirements for the Import of Nuts from Africa)

In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of nuts from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.

06-17

2026

GACC Announcement No. 79 of 2026 (on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Peanuts from Madagascar)

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Madagascar peanuts exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “the Chinese side”) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty of the Republic of Madagascar (hereinafter referred to as “the Malagasy side”), the import of peanuts from Madagascar

06-03

2026

GACC Announcement No. 73 of 2026 (on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Import of Alfalfa from Mozambique)

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements for Mozambican alfalfa products exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “the Chinese side”) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries of the Republic of Mozambique (hereinafter referred to as “the Mozambique side”), the

05-25

2026

GACC Announcement No. 68 of 2026 (on the Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Coffee Beans from Africa)

In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of coffee beans from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.