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07-16

2026

Chinese technologies gain traction at Kenyan expo

As the 27th edition of Buildexpo Kenya got underway from Wednesday to Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Glady Kang'ethe and her partner visited the "China Pavilion," which showcased modern equipment and technologies for the construction, mining, and water purification sectors.

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07-15

2026

China's H1 foreign trade posts 16.9 pct growth with optimized structure

China's foreign trade jumped 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1) to 25.47 trillion yuan (about 3.75 trillion U.S. dollars), marking the first time the figure has exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the same period, official data showed Tuesday.

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07-15

2026

Zimbabwe completes requirements for duty-free access to Chinese market

Zimbabwe has completed all requirements to enjoy duty-free access to the Chinese market for qualifying products, the national trade promotion organization ZimTrade said Tuesday.

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07-15

2026

Uganda starts exporting chili peppers to China following agricultural tech cooperation

In Uganda's Kamuli district, lush chili pepper fields sway gently in the breeze. They are among the most visible outcomes of the third phase of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation project.

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07-15

2026

Interview: Egypt-China ties "strategic model" for Global South cooperation, says Egyptian expert

Relations between Egypt and China constitute a "strategic model" for cooperation among Global South countries, an Egyptian expert said recently, citing closer diplomatic coordination, expanding economic cooperation and an increasingly robust strategic partnership.

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07-15

2026

Zambia partners with Chinese firms to build nationwide solar power plants

The Zambian government on Tuesday signed contracts with a consortium of five Chinese firms for the design, supply, and installation of two-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plants in each of the country's 156 constituencies.

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07-14

2026

Kenya's SGR sees freight growth amid China's zero-tariff policy

Effective May 1, China has implemented a zero-tariff policy on products from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations.

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07-14

2026

Jinhua Customs sees first zero-tariff African imports

Yisheng Import and Export, based in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, cleared a shipment of paperboard for electric mosquito repellent tablets from Nigeria on May 28 through Jinhua Customs at Jinyi Comprehensive Bonded Zone.

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07-14

2026

Interview: Africa should empower private sector in EV development, Chinese auto executive says

A Chinese automobile executive has called on African governments to empower the private sector to play a leading role in developing the continent's electric vehicle (EV) industry to drive growth in Africa's automotive sector.

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07-14

2026

Chinese medical team provides specialized nursing skills training in Sierra Leone

The China-Sierra Leone Nursing Training Center has conducted the second specialized course of its inaugural training program, combining telemedicine technology with practical clinical instruction to strengthen the skills of frontline nurses in Sierra Leone.

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