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China will remove tariffs on all exports from 53 African countries to boost trade and support regional integration, following 70 years of diplomatic and economic ties.
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Africa and China At 70: a Partnership Shaping the Next Global Order
At a time when the international order is increasingly shaped by conflict, strategic rivalry and economic uncertainty, the relationship between China and Africa is entering a significant new phase. As the two sides mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, Beijing is signalling that the partnership remains a central pillar of its global engagement and one that could shape Africa's economic trajectory in the decades ahead.
China’s new tariff-free regime for Africa: the potential upside and downside
China’s President Xi Jinping announced in February 2026 that from 1 May China would be granting zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. (That is all of them bar Eswatini, which supports Taiwan.) China-Africa trade reached US$348 billion in 2025, up 17.7% from 2024. Chinese exports to Africa dominate trade flows, and amounted to US$225 billion, an increase of 25.8%. This compares to US$123 billion in imports from Africa, which grew by just…
China announces major push to strengthen its partnership with Africa amid US trade tension – The Mail & Guardian
Amid strained ties between Africa and the Trump administration, China has announced plans to strengthen its relationship with the continent. While the US has imposed heavy trade tariffs on African countries, focusing mainly on raw materials, China has unveiled a new economic package that includes full zero-tariff access for 100% of African imports, effective from 1 May. As part of the “China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges”, Chinese Fo…
As we now see the ports, rail corridors or digital networks that are developing across the African continent, a reality gradually emerges: the Chinese presence is no longer limited to infrastructure projects. It is part of a broader dynamic where economy, technology and information flow join together in the same influence architecture. Since the early 2000s, China has gradually strengthened its cooperation with Africa through structured institut…
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