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05-15

2026

The Zero-Tariff Policy Opens a Green Channel for Seychelles’ Seafood Exports to China. By the Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles,H.E. Ms. Lin Nan

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Seychelles. Over the past half century, China-Seychelles relations have grown stronger with time, with continuously deepening political mutual trust, fruitful practical cooperation, and increasingly vibrant people-to-people exchanges. Guided by the principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith, as well as the correct approach to justice and interests, starting from May 1,  China has

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05-15

2026

China's zero-tariff policy widely applauded in Africa

Starting May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.

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05-15

2026

Hunan's compact farm machinery gains momentum in global markets

Central China's Hunan province has rapidly emerged as a key exporter of agricultural machinery, with shipments surging due to strong product adaptability, advancing technology, and targeted global strategy.

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05-14

2026

China's zero-tariff policy to spur Africa's industrialization: Zambia industry chief

LUSAKA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries will provide an opportunity to spur industrial growth and increase investment in the continent's manufacturing sector, a Zambian industry chief has said.

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05-14

2026

Africa must seize China's zero-tariff window with strategic action

Effective May 1, 2026, China's landmark zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries grants African goods full access to China's market of 1.4 billion consumers.

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05-14

2026

China-Ghana trade expands 19.3 pct in 2025

ACCRA, May 12 (Xinhua) -- China remained Ghana's largest trading partner in 2025, with the bilateral trade standing at around 14.1 billion U.S. dollars, representing about 19.3 percent year-on-year growth, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana Cong Song has said.

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05-13

2026

Hunan's Foreign Trade Up 16.2% in First Four Months of 2026

According to Changsha Customs, Hunan's total foreign trade value hit 194.38 billion CNY in the first four months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 16.2 percent, indicating a steady rise and continuous structural optimization in foreign trade.

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05-13

2026

China tariff cuts open new route for African goods via inland Hunan

When more than 6,000 bottles of South African wine cleared customs at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in central China's Hunan Province on May 1, the importer received an immediate benefit from China's expanded tariff-free treatment for African goods, which amounted to 21,000 yuan (about 3,069 U.S. dollars) in duty savings.

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05-13

2026

Namibia eyes new export opportunities under China's zero-tariff policy

The Chinese Embassy in Namibia on Monday briefed local media representatives and experts on China's zero-tariff policy for African countries, saying the measure is expected to create new export opportunities for Namibia and support local industrial upgrading.

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05-13

2026

African quick step

Starting May 1, China extended zero-tariff treatment to the 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. Concurrently, it will advance the negotiation and signing of China-Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development and upgrade green lanes to further expand the access of African agricultural exports to the Chinese market.

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