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China and Africa seek to boost trade

24/03/2026

China’s decision to eliminate tariffs from 53 African countries will create investment opportunities and boost sectors including leathergoods, local press have reported.

China’s vice-president, Han Zheng, is currently on an eight-day state visit to  Kenya, South Africa and the Seychelles.

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