China’s imports from Africa surge after Beijing expands zero-tariff policy
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China expanded its zero-tariff policy to cover all African exports in May, leading to a sharp increase in imports from Africa. Customs data shows imports rose 21.1% in May and 40.2% in June year-on-year, outperforming overall Chinese import growth. The surge indicates diversification of trade into new sectors beyond critical minerals. This reflects deepening economic ties between China and Africa.
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China's imports from Africa surged 21.1% in May and 40.2% in June year-on-year.
China's imports from Africa increased by 21.1% year-on-year in May.
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China expanded its zero-tariff policy across Africa in May.
South China Morning Post- China's imports from Africa surged 21.1% in May and 40.2% in June year-on-year.
- Growth outpaced overall Chinese import growth.
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Loaded language removedAfrica’s exports to China have increased since Beijing expanded its zero-tariff policy across the continent in May, as customs data showed signs of emerging trade links in a range of new sectors alongside traditional categories such as critical minerals.
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China expanded its zero-tariff policy across Africa in May.
South China Morning PostChina's imports from Africa increased by 21.1% year-on-year in May.
South China Morning PostThe growth in imports from Africa outpaced overall Chinese import growth in May and June.
South China Morning PostEmerging trade links between China and Africa are appearing in new sectors beyond critical minerals.
South China Morning Post