Beyond Aid: China's Zero-Tariff Strategy and Africa's Development Path

Beyond aid: China's zero-tariff strategy and Africa's development path

Staff members of Kilimall sort goods at a warehouse in Mlolongo, Kenya, on June 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yahui) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Maya Majueran | At the 39th African Union Summit on Saturday, China announced that it will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries having diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1, 2026. It is not only a routine trade policy update but also a signal of how Beijing understands developm…

China in Africa: Zero Tariffs, More Influence

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