15/02/2026 (New Straits Times), Beijing - China will introduce zero tariffs on goods from 53 African countries starting May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday in a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 39th African Union Summit, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

"Starting May 1, 2026, China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations," Xi was quoted as saying by the state-run China Central Television.

The measure will create new opportunities for Africa's development, the president said, adding that Beijing is ready to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with African countries.

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