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06-22

2026

SARS finalizes framework for China's zero-tariff scheme, unlocks new export opportunities

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that it has completed both the legal and operational frameworks necessary to implement China's temporary zero-tariff scheme, marking a significant step forward in strengthening trade ties between South Africa and one of its largest global partners.

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06-18

2026

Kenyan coffee exports projected to rise to 55,000 metric tonnes in 2026: official

Kenya's coffee exports are projected to rise to 55,000 metric tonnes in 2026 from 52,000 in 2025, driven by favorable weather conditions, a government official said on Tuesday.

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06-18

2026

Construction machinery expo opens in Kenya to boost China-Africa industrial cooperation

NAIROBI, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 Africa international construction machinery expo opened on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, bringing together government officials, business leaders and manufacturers to strengthen China-Africa industrial cooperation.

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06-18

2026

China launches new phase of poultry farming training program in Egypt

CAIRO, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Egypt, together with local partners, launched on Tuesday the second phase of China-Egypt "New Hope" poultry farming training program in Egypt's Giza Governorate to help rural women gain practical skills and boost household incomes.

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06-17

2026

Zero-tariff policy opens new opportunities for Africa

China has expanded its zero-tariff policy to include all the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. The Department of African Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Research Center on Building a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity co-hosted a seminar in Beijing last month. The seminar was attended by government officials from China and African countries as well as experts. Below are excerpts of speeches of four of the participants, as reported by Chi

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06-17

2026

China expands market access for African cashew nuts

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Cashew nuts produced in African countries with diplomatic relations with China now have access to the Chinese market if they meet a unified set of inspection, quarantine and sanitary requirements, China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.

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06-17

2026

Forging deeper connections

From African coffee to visa-free travel in Southeast Asia, a Beijing expo draws record crowds as international exhibitors bet on the country's consumers, Yang Feiyue reports.

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06-16

2026

Chinese-built national road improves transport conditions in southeastern Madagascar

A ceremony marking the official completion of the first phase of the Chinese-built National Road No. 12 was held on Saturday in Taolagnaro, a coastal city in southeastern Madagascar, with the participation of the country's President Michael Randrianirina and Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison.

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06-16

2026

Version 2.0 of the China-Africa SPS Cooperation Information Website Launched

On June 10, the opening ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Africa (Morocco) was held in Casablanca.

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06-16

2026

Vice Governor Yu Hongsheng: Deepening Hunan-Africa Cooperation to Promote Mutual Benefit and Win-Win Progress

From June 9 to 12, Yu Hongsheng, vice governor of the People's Government of Hunan Province, led a delegation to visit Morocco and attend a series of activities of the 2026 China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Africa (Morocco), promoting deeper and more substantive Hunan-Africa economic and trade cooperation.

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