Effective on May 1, the zero-tariff treatment, together with an upgraded “green channel” for African agro exports, reaffirms China’s commitment to a high-level opening up and is expected to facilitate deeper China-Africa cooperation in trade and investment. JOHANNESBURG, May 8 (Xinhua) — Analysts have welcomed China’s zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, highlighting its significance to boosting the continent’s industrial development and participation in global value chains. Effective on May 1, the zero-tariff treatment,…

Analysts hail China’s zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, noting its importance in driving the region’s industrial development and modernisation, as well as enhancing its engagement with global value chains. Produced by Xinhua Global Service. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

“China’s interest in Africa is truly aimed at supporting the continent’s development,” a Malagasy economist said, praising China’s zero-tariff policy as a boost to Africa’s economic modernisation and new growth momentum. #GLOBALink African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) — China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. The inclusion of an additional 20 African nations under the zero-tariff treatment policy has demonstrated the nation’s active commitment to expanding high-standard opening up, according to the authorities. From May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential tariff rate, to 20…

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened Thursday here to explore ways to strengthen cooperation, amplify the Global South’s collective voice and promote a shared global governance. Co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the African Union (AU) and South Africa’s Independent Media, among other partners, the two-day event gathered more than 200 representatives from over 160 media outlets, think tanks, government organizations and other institutions from China and 41 African countries,…

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — The Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Thursday released a report titled “Jointly Building a New Model of Global Leadership — Work Together in Pursuit of a More Just and Rational Global Governance System” at the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference. The international community urgently needs a “new model of global leadership,” one that does not emanate from any single country, bloc or international organisation,…

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Africa co-hosted a major book launch event at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens on Tuesday evening. The event marked the release of the book Xi Jinping and the Global South by Professor David Monyae and attracted academics, diplomats, media representatives, and civil society members. Ambassador Wu Peng of China delivered a keynote address, congratulating Professor Monyae on the publication. “It is a great pleasure to join you for the launch…

Madagascar’s lamb, Ethiopia’s coffee, South Sudan’s shea butter … the exhibits at the Food and Agricultural Products zone of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) attracted a lot of attention.  Held annually in Shanghai, the CIIE is regarded as an important platform for Africa to enter the vast Chinese market. African participation at this year’s expo is especially strong after China decided to offer all least developed countries with diplomatic relations with China, including 33 countries in Africa, zero-tariff…

The collective rise of the Global South and the burgeoning cooperation among developing countries are bringing about fundamental transformations in the global governance system. Establishing a fair and reasonable governance system and deepening South-South cooperation is the common vision of China and Africa and a global trend.  The Dar es Salaam Consensus, released during the 13th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, calls for solidifying the China-Africa friendship and creating new blueprints for future China-Africa cooperation. …

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is an important platform for Africa to showcase its products and enhance trade with China, said a South African expert. “China has an important and attractive market, and the CIIE is incredibly big and diverse. It’s a wonderful opportunity for African businesses to tap into the Chinese market and understand what’s happening in the global market,” said Philip Myburgh, group head of trade at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, in an interview with…