Kenya urges for harmonized standards in Africa to boost trade
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) on Monday called on African nations to harmonize trade regulations to boost intra-African commerce, which currently stands at just 16 percent.
China, Sierra Leone media strengthen exchanges as bilateral ties mark 55 years
The Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone hosted a Media Open Day on Aug. 20, bringing together representatives of more than 20 leading Sierra Leonean media institutions to promote mutual understanding and highlight the expanding cooperation between the two countries.
Zero-tariff policy pushes Nigeria-China trade to $18bn – Envoy
Nigeria-China trade rose by 35 per cent to $18 billion in the first half of 2026, following the implementation of China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said.
China zero-tariff policy boosts Nigeria’s exports, industrial growth — Ambassador
China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said the country’s zero-tariff policy for African countries is already yielding significant benefits for Nigeria, with bilateral trade and Nigerian exports recording substantial growth within months of its implementation.
China, Africa deepen cooperation on digital development
A high-level training program on digital development and transformation opened Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, bringing together officials, international organizations, think tanks and businesses from across Africa.
Officials and experts from China and Africa gathered in Beijing for the 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation and hailed audiovisual industry cooperation as a crucial pathway to promoting industrial development and economic exchanges.
Xinjiang foreign trade grows 4.4% as trade with Africa more than doubles
Foreign trade in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 335.22 billion yuan ($49.9 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 4.4% year on year, according to Urumqi Customs. In July alone, the region's foreign trade surged 70.4% from a year earlier.
China and Namibia sign framework agreement for joint development economic partnership
Economic Observation Network According to CCTV News App, China and Namibia recently signed the Framework Agreement on the Joint Development of Economic Partnership between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Namibia (hereinafter referred to as the "Framework Agreement").
Senegal eyes more processed exports to China under zero-tariff policy
Taking a hypothetical order for five containers of moringa tea as an example, former Senegalese Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation Oulimata Sarr highlighted the production and financing challenges that a small or medium-sized enterprise could face.
Ghanaian expert urges Africa to partner with China for cheaper energy development
A Ghanaian expert on Tuesday called on Africa to form a strong partnership with China on energy development for cheaper electricity that will help the continent realize its vision of industrialization.
