{"id":6715,"date":"2026-05-05T18:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=6715"},"modified":"2026-05-05T21:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:20:19","slug":"china-lifts-customs-duties-stronger-china-africa-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/05\/05\/china-lifts-customs-duties-stronger-china-africa-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"China Lifts Customs: Duties Stronger China-Africa Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Great Hall of the People hosted a pivotal diplomatic summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican counterpart Daniel Chapo, on a state visit to China. Amid global turbulence, the leaders reaffirmed robust Sino-African bonds, elevating cooperation to a higher strategic plane. This comes as China, effective May 1, 2026, fully eliminates customs duties on goods from 53 African nations, including Algeria.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During their April 21 Beijing talks, Xi noted that despite “global uncertainties,” China-Africa ties anchor stability for the Global South. Addressing Middle East conflict spillovers onto Africa, he urged unity to champion peace and multilateralism.<\/p>\n

“China and Africa have advanced shoulder-to-shoulder through storms. They embody a force for justice in this chaotic world,” Xi declared.<\/p>\n

Xi outlined a forward vision on three pillars: peace diplomacy, calling for equal dialogue to settle disputes while staunchly upholding the UN Charter against external pressures; economic openness, with zero tariffs for the 53 African diplomatic partners starting May 1, bolstered by a “green corridor” for smoother exports to China; and a lasting partnership to forge a “shared future community for China and Africa,” unlocking cooperation to spur the continent’s industrial and economic growth.<\/p>\n

Toward a New Era<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chapo’s visit highlights China’s top-tier focus on Africa in its outreach policy. By heeding calls for greater support, Beijing positions itself as a long-term development ally beyond mere trade.<\/p>\n

This Beijing summit cements South-South axis momentum, promising deeper economic integration and tighter global political alignment.<\/p>\n

Sino-African economic ties are accelerating sharply in early 2026. Bilateral trade hit a record $348 billion in 2025, up nearly 18% year-over-year. Chinese exports to Africa reached about $225 billion (+26%), led by machinery, electronics, and vehicles; imports from Africa totaled roughly $123 billion (+5.4%), heavy on minerals, fuels, and rising agricultural goods.<\/p>\n

First-quarter 2026 trade surged 23.7% year-on-year, topping $60 billion. China remains Africa’s top development partner, with 2025 investments at $39 billion.<\/p>\n

The May 1 zero-tariff policy for 53 nations aims to narrow China’s $100 billion-plus trade surplus by easing high-value African access\u2014like Ethiopian coffee, Kenyan avocados, or South African wine\u2014to its vast market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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