African countries are finding it harder to export to the U.S., while China sees it as an opportunity.

China has opened its market to 53 African countries, calling it a "golden key" to prosperity. But while new opportunities emerge, analysts warn that the reality for African economies is more complex.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun . China sincerely hopes that all African countries can become part of the ...

South Africa is busy finalising the legal framework needed for a new major trade scheme with the People's Republic of China ...

China will extend zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties from Friday, in what Beijing called a “significant measure” to deepen China-Africa trade and investment ties.

Youssef Rouissi, deputy CEO of Attijariwafa bank, speaks at the China-Africa Financial Bridges Forum 2026 in Beijing on ...

Key industries, including agriculture, infrastructure, mining, technology and automotive, are being re-imagined as Africa and ...

This zero-tariff policy presents a pivotal opportunity for African countries, enhancing access to one of the world’s most ...

Without a collective approach from African states, China’s tariff-free market access will not be the silver bullet many ...

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.