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03-06

2026

An African youth immersed in Chinese villages, uncovering the 'source code' of China's development

From the pages of this book, an African youth deciphered the true code behind the "Chinese miracle". While the West often labels China as "mysterious", its governance is grounded in the practice and wisdom of being "people-centered". By immersing himself in China's rural areas, he came to truly understand that "lucid waters and lush mountains are mountains of gold and silver" is not just a concept, and "targeted poverty alleviation" is not an empty slogan.

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03-05

2026

China's zero‑tariff policy for Africa: A new catalyst for shared prosperity

In an era marked by intensifying global competition, rising inflation, and geopolitical realignments, China's recent announcement to grant zero‑tariff access to imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties beginning May 1, 2026 is a landmark policy with far‑reaching implications — not only for China‑Africa economic relations, but for the broader architecture of global trade, development, and cooperation.

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03-05

2026

Africa's tourism sector records robust growth

Africa's tourism sector is experiencing robust growth, having recorded the strongest expansion in international tourist arrivals globally in 2025 — outperforming Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the Americ and the Middle East.as

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03-05

2026

African media, policy experts hails China's zero-tariff policy for African countries

On Feb. 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 39th African Union Summit and announced that China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, starting from May 1, 2026.

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03-04

2026

Zimbabwean cabinet approves ban on exports of lithium concentrates, raw minerals

HARARE, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean Cabinet on Tuesday approved a ban on raw minerals and lithium concentrates exports, following an announcement by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development in late February.

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03-04

2026

Kenya revives Chinese-funded regional rail corridor

The extension of Standard Gauge Railway from Kenya's Naivasha to Kisumu and onward to the Kenyan border with Uganda will commence next month, marking a major step in reviving the Chinese-backed regional rail corridor.

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03-04

2026

Zhanjiang Ships First Poultry Meat Cargo to Somalia

A 27-tonne shipment of block-frozen chicken breast, produced by C. P. Food (Zhanjiang) Co., Ltd., has cleared through customs inspection and quarantine by Zhanjiang Customs and is currently being loaded at Shekou Port in Shenzhen bound for Somalia, as released by Zhanjiang Customs in south China’s Guangdong Province on the 25th. This marks the first export shipment of poultry meat from Zhanjiang to Somalia.

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03-03

2026

China's zero-tariff policy to benefit Congo's development: Congolese official

BRAZZAVILLE, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff policy will bring new opportunities for Congo's agricultural and industrial development, said Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso, minister of international cooperation of the Republic of the Congo, hoping the measure will benefit the Congolese people.

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03-03

2026

Chinese-backed EV pickups hit Tanzanian roads as green mobility gains pace

Tanzania's transition toward green mobility has gained fresh momentum with the arrival of the country's first electric dual-cab pickup trucks, powered by Chinese technology and supply partnerships.

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03-02

2026

Southern Africa should leverage China's expertise to speed up clean energy transition: expert

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The southern African region should leverage China's extensive experience, advanced technology and financing capacity to accelerate its clean energy transition, an energy expert has said.

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