The seeds of soft power: What a bag of rice tells us about China-Africa cooperation
In the complex calculus of global diplomacy, influence is often measured in billions of dollars, projects like deep-water ports and critical mineral rights. Yet, occasionally, it is better measured in something far more elemental: a bag of rice.
China eyes agreements on economic partnership for shared development with African countries
China will continue to sign agreements on economic partnership for shared development with African countries and build institutional safeguards on economic cooperation to ensure the sustained and effective implementation of the zero-tariff treatment, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.
Zero-tariff policy opens wider door for African goods
Since China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations took effect on May 1, multiple batches of African goods have cleared customs smoothly at ports across the country, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Experts have described China's expanded zero-tariff arrangement for African exports as more than a trade measure, saying the initiative signals a broader shift toward long-term South-South cooperation aimed at strengthening Africa's industrial capacity, regional integration and its role in global value chains.
China-Africa ties boost continent's modernization, talent growth: expert
China's relationship with Africa has widened the continent's development options and helped transfer knowledge to many African countries through people-to-people engagements, Zimbabwean economic analyst and political commentator Dereck Goto said Thursday.
China-Africa ties boost continent's modernization, talent growth: expert
HARARE, May 21 (Xinhua) -- China's relationship with Africa has widened the continent's development options and helped transfer knowledge to many African countries through people-to-people engagements, Zimbabwean economic analyst and political commentator Dereck Goto said Thursday.
China's zero-tariff policy opens new opportunities for Africa's development
A significant announcement recently captured attention across African social media: China has granted zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
China's Huawei inks deal with Kenyan institution to digitize public sector
NAIROBI, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese telecoms firm Huawei signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with the Kenya School of Government (KSG), a state-funded training institution for civil servants, to promote digital skills in the country's public service.
China's technology offers opportunities for Africa
China's leadership across multiple technology sectors presents opportunities for African nations to accelerate their development, according to Jacques Edjangue, vice-president for people and talent management at the African Development Bank Group, during his recent visit to Shanghai.
Zero tariff fuels China-Africa trade surge as policy delivers benefits
China's implementation of zero-tariff treatment for African products is widely expected to become a powerful engine for high-quality China-Africa cooperation, boosting two-way trade and investment while offering consumers greater access to premium goods.
