“广阔的中国市场是我们的新机遇”（零关税·促共赢）

Core Insights - The article highlights the positive impact of China's zero-tariff policy on agricultural exports from Uganda and Rwanda, particularly focusing on coffee and chili peppers, which are gaining access to the Chinese market and benefiting local farmers [9][11][14]. Uganda - Coffee Industry - Coffee is a major export product for Uganda, with approximately 12 million people involved in the coffee sector, contributing about 20% to the country's foreign exchange earnings [11]. - The export of Ugandan coffee to China has significantly increased, with a reported 139.8 tons exported in the first half of the year, marking a nearly 160% year-on-year growth [11]. - The zero-tariff policy implemented by China for 98% of Ugandan products since December 2022 has facilitated easier access for Ugandan coffee in the Chinese market [11]. - The Robusta coffee bean, particularly the 18-screen size, is favored by Chinese consumers due to its large size, high density, and rich oil content [11]. - Ugandan coffee organizations are actively participating in trade exhibitions in China to enhance product quality and meet consumer preferences [11]. Rwanda - Chili Pepper Industry - Rwanda's dry chili peppers have gained zero-tariff treatment for exports to China, leading to increased confidence among local farmers and expansion of cultivation [14]. - The first batch of Rwandan dry chili peppers was exported to China in August 2021, making Rwanda the first African country to export this product to China [14]. - The collaboration between Rwandan farms and Chinese partners aims to modernize the chili pepper industry, with a project covering 100 hectares and utilizing an order-based agricultural model [14]. - The expected export volume of dry chili peppers from Rwanda to China is projected to reach 200 tons in the first planting season of the new project [14]. - The increase in chili pepper exports is improving the livelihoods of local farmers, with reports of enhanced income and living conditions [14].