Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)
China to remove tariffs on African goods, deepening economic ties with the continent
Following the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China has announced that it will waive tariffs on all goods from every African country.
China upgrades bilateral relations in Africa to “strategic relationships” during China-Africa summit
During the summit, China announced the unilateral opening of its market for 33 countries in Africa and promising them zero-tariff treatment for 100% tariff line
There’s a nonsensical propaganda campaign to make China look bad in Uganda
Despite strident denials by both Ugandan and Chinese officials, an misinformation campaign is being carried out which alleges that Chinese authorities are going to take control of the Entebbe International Airport due to a loan default
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