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04-17

2026

Chinese automaker Jetour launches PHEV SUVs in South Africa

Chinese automaker Jetour on Wednesday launched its new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, introducing the T1 i-DM and T2 i-DM as part of its T-Series lineup, marking the brand's entry into the country's growing new-energy vehicle segment.

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04-16

2026

China’s zero-tariff policy hailed as game changer for African economies

China’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to imports from 53 African countries starting May 1 will further strengthen China-Africa economic cooperation, expand market access for African exports, and spur Africa’s overall growth, analysts said.

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04-16

2026

Hunan to cement powerhouse rank

Central China's Hunan province is set to strengthen its position as a powerhouse in advanced manufacturing and technological innovation over the next five years, Hunan Governor Mao Weiming said on Monday, as the province leverages its growing research capabilities to compete on the global stage.

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04-16

2026

China's foreign trade up 15% in the first quarter of 2026

China's foreign trade in goods rose 15 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to 11.84 trillion yuan, according to the General Administration of Customs on Tuesday.

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04-16

2026

Sino-African trade links to benefit from market access

China-Africa relations are most effective when they produce tangible results that everyday people can feel. These include creating more jobs, stabilizing incomes, strengthening businesses and expanding consumer choices.

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04-16

2026

4th Chinese support mission for cotton production arrives in Benin

COTONOU, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The fourth Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin arrived here on Wednesday to begin work as part of agricultural cooperation between China and the West African country.

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04-15

2026

China's zero-tariff policy set to bolster market access for Zimbabwean blueberry exporters

China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing, effective May 1, is poised to bolster market linkages for Zimbabwean blueberry exporters, industry insiders have said during the Zimbabwe-China Horticulture Buyers Engagement, which concluded on Friday.

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04-15

2026

China's Q1 foreign trade data consolidate "stabilizer" role in global economy

A 630-meter landmark bridge constructed by a Chinese firm has been officially commissioned in Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa, marking a major milestone in connectivity and socio-economic integration in the country's delta region.

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04-15

2026

China-aided road upgrade project handed over to Malawi

The 25-million-U.S.-dollar M1 road upgrade project, constructed by China's Shandong Luqiao Group Company Limited in Lilongwe, the country's capital, is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve passenger mobility.

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04-15

2026

Kenya anticipates export boom as it awaits crucial tax waiver

Anticipation is building across Kenya’s agricultural export sector as China prepares to implement a zero-tariff policy on a wide range of African products from May 1.

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