BEIJING, Feb 14 — China will implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, state media reported today.

China ⁠will also ⁠continue ⁠to push for ⁠the ⁠negotiation and signing of ⁠joint economic partnership pacts, and further expand market access for ⁠African exports to China through upgraded mechanisms such ⁠as its “green channel”, ⁠according ⁠to the state television report. — Reuters