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04-22

2026

Interview: China's zero-tariff initiative removes hurdle for African exports, boosts export diversification, says S. African researcher

JOHANNESBURG, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China's decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to products from African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with it removes a major obstacle for African exporters seeking access to the Chinese market and could reshape trade dynamics between the two sides, a South African researcher has said.

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04-17

2026

Interview: Mozambique, China share a brotherly friendship, says Mozambican president

MAPUTO, April 16 (Xinhua) -- "Mozambique and China share a brotherly friendship," and Mozambique is willing to further strengthen ties with China by promoting political, economic, social and cultural exchanges, said Mozambican President Daniel Chapo.

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04-17

2026

Kenyan avocado sector bullish ahead of China's zero-tariff policy

Kenya's avocado value chain, spanning growers, aggregators, processors, and exporters, is upbeat that China's zero-tariff policy, set to take effect on May 1, will unlock significant opportunities for the sector.

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04-17

2026

China's zero-tariff policy to boost Africa's development: Zambian experts

China's zero-tariff treatment for products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties with China will significantly boost African countries' development and catalyze their industrial transformation, Zambian experts said Thursday.

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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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