China extends zero-tariff access to 53 African nations starting May 1, 2026. The policy shift marks a new phase in economic cooperation between China and the continent.
China has officially extended zero-tariff access to 53 African countries with diplomatic ties, effective May 1, 2026, as part of a new economic cooperation policy.
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