China has officially removed all tariffs on imports from African countries, according to a report by ENA, a media partner of TV BRICS. The move is part of the newly launched China-Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development—an initiative aimed at boosting Africa’s integration into global trade by easing market access, streamlining customs procedures, and enhancing trade-related institutional capacity. This initiative aligns with Beijing’s broader agenda to promote industrialisation, diversify import sources, and deepen economic ties with African nations beyond raw material trade. President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to granting all African exports zero-tariff access and announced additional support in areas such as customs cooperation, quarantine measures, logistics, and capacity building. China also pledged to back training programmes and promote high-quality African products in its domestic market. In 2024, trade between China and Africa approached $300 billion, cementing China’s status as the continent’s largest trading partner. Experts suggest the new tariff regime could reinforce the African Continental Free Trade Area by stimulating intra-African manufacturing and export diversification. The policy shift is expected to create fresh opportunities for value-added goods and services across Africa, strengthening the continent’s role in global supply chains.