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03-18

2026

China ‘Two sessions’ and the opportunity for Africa

A very significant event in China’s political calendar is underway in Beijing and as usual, it is beyond optics. The 4th sessions of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the two country’s top legislative and top advisory bodies would set the stage for the direction of China in the course of the year and beyond.

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03-17

2026

China-FAO-Gambia Triangular Agricultural Cooperation Project Launched

On March 10, the launching ceremony of the "Sustainable Rice and Millet Food Systems Transformation in The Gambia Through South-South Cooperation with The People’s Republic of China" project (hereinafter referred to as the "Triangular Cooperation Project") was held at the Banjul International Conference Centre.

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03-17

2026

Chinese electric vehicles gain traction in Botswanan market

In the eyes of Muyapo Lesetedi, a sales executive at Motor Holdings Francistown in Botswana, Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction across the southern African country, with fantastic and encouraging customers' feedback.

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03-17

2026

China's zero-tariff policy to help Africa reshape industrial chains, boost competitiveness, says Kenyan scholar

The implementation of China's zero-tariff policy for the 53 African countries with diplomatic ties with Beijing from May 1 will enable the continent to reorganize its industrial chains and boost export competitiveness, a Kenyan scholar has said.

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03-17

2026

South Africa keen to attract further investment: minister

The South African government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to securing increased investment to stimulate economic growth and address systemic challenges.

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03-16

2026

China's duty-free access to Africa set to boost exports, says Zimbabwean expert

Speaking to Xinhua on Friday, Zimbabwean economic analyst and political commentator Dereck Goto said the policy represents a significant structural shift in the trade relationship between China and African economies.

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03-16

2026

From servers to smartphones: How China accelerates Kenya's M-Pesa success story

NAIROBI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- M-Pesa, Kenya's premier mobile money platform, stands as one of the most remarkable stories of innovation born out of Africa.

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03-16

2026

Chinese-built irrigation project brings "gravity-fed" hope to Kenyan farmers

On the banks of the Nzoia River in Siaya County, western Kenya, local farmer Peter Onyango Okola skillfully operates a water gate, channeling river water into his lush green fields.

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03-13

2026

Hunan’s foreign trade up 17.1% in first two months

Hunan Province’s total import and export value in the first two months of 2026 totaled 91.69 billion CNY in the first two months of this year, up 17.1 percent year on year, according to statistics released by Changsha Customs. Of the total, exports reached 53.61 billion CNY, up 10.7 percent, while imports rose 27.5 percent to 38.08 billion CNY.

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03-13

2026

Kenya eyes cooperation with China to develop SEZs

Kenya is keen to forge stronger cooperation with China in developing special economic zones, or SEZs, to accelerate opportunities in manufacturing and job creation.

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