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Starting May 1, 2026, China will eliminate tariffs on all imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a move expected to accelerate industrialization and economic development across the continent. The policy comes as China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan cycle, a period set to emphasize high-quality growth, stronger domestic demand, and a deeper level of opening-up. What impact will this comprehensive zero-tariff arrangement have on African economies and on broader global trade dynamics?
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For over 6,000 years, the temple fair at Taihao Mausoleum in Zhoukou, Henan, has brought people together. What was once a simple "Ni Ni Dog" clay whistle is now recognized as intangible cultural heritage. Dirt paths have given way to clean, wide streets, yet the fair still carries prayers, family wishes, and childhood memories. The temple fair remains the same, while the hometown quietly transforms.
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Happy Chinese New Year! The annual celebration of Chinese New Year has evolved into a powerful symbol of the deepening ties between China and Africa. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we explore the symbolic meaning of the horse in both Chinese and African traditions and key themes and milestones lie ahead for China-Africa relations in the new year.
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South Africa and China have signed a framework trade and investment deal aimed at expanding bilateral economic ties. The agreement is expected to grant more South African exports duty-free access to the Chinese market and facilitate increased Chinese investment. What does the signing of the deal signal about how China and South Africa are prioritizing the growth of trade and investment ties, especially in the context of the current international economic environment?
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Recently, Zimbabwean war veterans wrote to Chinese President Xi Jinping to express their gratitude for China's support during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. In his January 28 reply, President Xi commended the veterans for dedicating their youth to the cause of national liberation and for forging a profound friendship with the Chinese people along the way. How did China and Zimbabwe work together during the liberation era, and what lasting legacy has that solidarity produced, especially for younger generations?