China's Africa Policy: Tariffs Dropped for 6 Nations, But Not All

 

China has recently made a significant move in its trade relations with Africa, but not exactly as you'd expect. Contrary to the claim of dropping tariffs for all 53 African countries, China has announced plans to grant zero-tariff treatment to six least-developed African countries.

The revelation was made at a China-Africa co-operation meeting with took place in Beijing.

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All African countries except for eSwatini, are expected to be beneficiaries of China's zero-tariff plans.

eSwatini is excluded from the gesture because it is the sole African nation that supports Taiwan, which Beijing considers a breakaway province.