An authoritative platform for China-Africa SPS cooperation, delivering timely news and policy changes on economic and trade relations.
News

03-04

2026

Kenya revives Chinese-funded regional rail corridor

The extension of Standard Gauge Railway from Kenya's Naivasha to Kisumu and onward to the Kenyan border with Uganda will commence next month, marking a major step in reviving the Chinese-backed regional rail corridor.

More >

03-04

2026

Zhanjiang Ships First Poultry Meat Cargo to Somalia

A 27-tonne shipment of block-frozen chicken breast, produced by C. P. Food (Zhanjiang) Co., Ltd., has cleared through customs inspection and quarantine by Zhanjiang Customs and is currently being loaded at Shekou Port in Shenzhen bound for Somalia, as released by Zhanjiang Customs in south China’s Guangdong Province on the 25th. This marks the first export shipment of poultry meat from Zhanjiang to Somalia.

More >

03-03

2026

China's zero-tariff policy to benefit Congo's development: Congolese official

BRAZZAVILLE, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's zero-tariff policy will bring new opportunities for Congo's agricultural and industrial development, said Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso, minister of international cooperation of the Republic of the Congo, hoping the measure will benefit the Congolese people.

More >

03-03

2026

Chinese-backed EV pickups hit Tanzanian roads as green mobility gains pace

Tanzania's transition toward green mobility has gained fresh momentum with the arrival of the country's first electric dual-cab pickup trucks, powered by Chinese technology and supply partnerships.

More >

03-02

2026

Southern Africa should leverage China's expertise to speed up clean energy transition: expert

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The southern African region should leverage China's extensive experience, advanced technology and financing capacity to accelerate its clean energy transition, an energy expert has said.

More >

03-02

2026

South Africa launches nationwide vaccination against FMD

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- South Africa on Friday launched a nationwide vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to protect the country's livestock industry and agricultural economy, local media reported.

More >

03-02

2026

China's know-how helps boost Uganda's rice production

In the quiet wetlands of Butaleja district in eastern Uganda where emerald-green rice paddies stretch across the horizon, Robert Sagula proudly walks among the swaying stalks. Farming has been his life since childhood, following in the footsteps of his father, who grew traditional rice varieties, first introduced to the area by the Chinese government in 1975.

More >

03-02

2026

Southern Africa should leverage China's expertise to speed up clean energy transition: expert

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The southern African region should leverage China's extensive experience, advanced technology and financing capacity to accelerate its clean energy transition, an energy expert has said.

More >

03-02

2026

China to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries

China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1, 2026, CCTV reported on Saturday.

More >

02-28

2026

China's manufacturing strength facilitates Africa's green transition: Madagascarian minister

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's robust manufacturing capacity in renewable energy helps accelerate African countries' transition to green energy, Madagascar's Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons Ny Ando Ralitera has said.

More >