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03-25

2026

Kenya seeks panda bond financing to boost infrastructure development

Kenya is pursuing entry into China's capital markets through the issuance of a panda bond, as part of a broader strategy to diversify infrastructure financing and mobilize private sector capital for priority development projects.

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03-25

2026

China to grant tariff-free access to 53 African countries, including Libya

China will remove tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, including Libya, starting in May, in what analysts describe as a major step in China–Africa economic relations.

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03-24

2026

Kenya eyes export surge through zero-tariff access

Kenya is seeking to make full use of China's zero-tariff measures to significantly increase exports to the country, officials and industry leaders said on Monday at a business forum in Nairobi.

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03-24

2026

Kenya hosts business forum to strengthen China-Kenya trade

The China-Kenya Business Forum was held on Monday in Nairobi, bringing together more than 350 representatives from the government and business sectors of both countries to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment.

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03-24

2026

China pledges to deepen trade ties with Kenya

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday attended the China-Kenya Business Forum in Nairobi, where he reaffirmed China's commitment to expanding trade with Kenya and the wider African region.

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03-24

2026

Chinese rice expert brings higher yields to Nigerian farmers

In recent days, Chinese agricultural technician Yang Xiugang has been receiving messages from Muhammad Usman, one of his apprentices in Nigeria, asking for farming advice. Over the past few years, he has helped triple rice yields in parts of the African country.

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03-23

2026

Used vehicle export route from Chenglingji Port in Yueyang to Togo opens

On March 16, under the supervision and clearance of Yueyang Customs affiliated to Changsha Customs, the first batch of 12 Chinese used vehicles from Yueyang was loaded at Chenglingji Port and shipped to Togo, Africa, via water-water transshipment.

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03-23

2026

Chinese vice-president to visit Kenya, South Africa, and Seychelles

Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian announced on Friday that Vice-President Han Zheng will visit Kenya, South Africa, and Seychelles from March 22 to March 30, describing the trip as an important high-level exchange between China and the African countries.

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03-23

2026

Ethiopia eyes China's horticultural market under zero-tariff policy

Ethiopia eyes tapping into the massive horticultural market in China, taking advantage of the zero-tariff policy the Chinese government has granted for 53 African countries that have diplomatic ties with the country, a senior expert said.

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03-23

2026

Feature: Chinese-built irrigation scheme empowers Tanzanian farmers, reflects World Water Day's call for sustainability

As dawn breaks over the rice fields in Tanzania's Iringa Region, farmer Mashauri Julius walks along a newly-built irrigation scheme constructed by China Railway Jianchang Engineering Company (CRJE) (East Africa) Limited, a leading Chinese construction firm.

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