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商务部:33个非洲国家对零关税政策表示热烈欢迎和高度赞赏
Zhong Guo Jing Ji Wang· 2025-05-21 10:41
Group 1 - The core point of the news is the announcement of a 100% zero-tariff policy for products from 33 least developed African countries, which was highlighted by President Xi Jinping at the 2024 China-Africa Cooperation Forum [1] - The zero-tariff policy, effective since December 1 of the previous year, resulted in imports from these African countries reaching $21.42 billion in the first quarter of this year, marking a 15.2% year-on-year increase [1] - China is expanding market access for African products, with 22 new agricultural products from 18 African countries gaining entry into the Chinese market since the summit [1] Group 2 - The establishment of an "African Products Zone" at the 7th China International Import Expo has facilitated discussions between domestic buyers and African exhibitors, promoting unique African products in China [1] - Notable increases in imports from Africa include a 70.4% rise in coffee imports and a 56.8% increase in cocoa bean imports in the first quarter of this year [1]