China's big move to boost trade! Zero tariffs for 53 African countries - All about Beijing's latest diplomatic push

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 on Saturday.

Accordint to a report by Reuters, 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.