Tag Archives: China

  Africa must position itself to turn China’s tariff-free trade opportunity into real gains   COMMENT | JANE NALUNGA | On 1 May 2026, China–Africa trade relations entered a significant new phase as commitments under the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) took effect. These measures extend zero-tariff treatment to nearly 9,000 …

  Workers work at the agricultural factory Fisher Global in the Rwamagana Industrial Park, Eastern Province, Rwanda, April 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Yinhe)     BEIJING | Xinhua | In the rolling, lush fields of Ibiza Village in Kayonza District, eastern Rwanda, farmers are busy cultivating red chili peppers. Growing demand …

JOHANNESBURG |  Xinhua |  China’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to products from 53 African countries is expected to bolster African economies’ confidence and strengthen global trade stability, an industry leader has said. “China’s zero-tariff treatment can be a very constructive component of Africa’s trade toolbox, supporting resilience in uncertain …

  ACCRA | Xinhua |  A Ghanaian exporter has said that his company is preparing to capitalize on opportunities in the Chinese market following China’s expansion of zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it, effective May 1. Daniel Kombat, chief executive officer of Danikom Ghana …

  COMMENT | Yang Dingdu & Li Zhuoqun – Xinhua | China’s announcement of zero-tariff treatment starting May 1 for all the 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties reaffirms its consistent commitment to opening its vast market to Global South partners. As Chinese President Xi Jinping has …

BEIJING | Xinhua | At the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China, national model worker and veteran crane operator Zhu Shijie is working with electrical control engineers to advance the smart, standardized operation of remotely controlled gantry cranes. Recognized with one of China’s highest honors for workers for his spirit of …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  Benign interaction between demand and supply is the key driver of economic development. To promote this positive interplay, China has written into the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) the need to foster virtuous interaction between consumption and investment, as well as between supply and demand, so as …

BEIJING | Xinhua | China, with its newly announced zero-tariff policy for African countries and its supersized market, will provide Africa with new development opportunities and help African countries navigate the current global economic turbulence, according to Chinese authorities. The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Wednesday that …

NEWS ANALYSIS | Xinhua | Recently, some Western media have been peddling the “China Shock 2.0” narrative, portraying China’s ascent in high-tech sectors as a new wave of disruption to the global economy. This catchphrase risks overlooking realities. China’s high-quality, competitively priced products have long been a key factor in …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  Xinhua Institute, the think tank arm of Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday released a report titled “Study in China: Contributing to the Building of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity.” The report analyzed the practices and importance of China’s efforts at the national strategic …