Published: December 13th, 2023,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

China has announced that it will give six more African countries duty-free access to the Chinese market. The beneficiary states Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Madagascar, Mali, and Mauritania will thus be able to export 98 percent of their products and raw materials to China. More than 8,000 customs tariffs will no longer apply. The rule will apply from Dec. 25.