China's zero‑tariff policy for Africa: How will it boost African economies?

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  China is to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties.

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  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets his Australian counterpart Penny Wan in Beijing,

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  calls for jointly upholding multilateralism.

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  And Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have held a phone conversation discuss Ukraine,

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  Let's start with global trade.

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  China says its zero-tariff policy for 53 African diplomatic partners demonstrates a shared commitment

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  to global peace and development with stability.

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  Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian says China will steadily enhance trade with Africa.

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  Amid rising global protectionism and unilateralism,

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  and as the spillover effects of the situation in the Middle East reach neighboring continents,

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  China is sharing opportunities and pursuing common development with Africa through zero-tariff treatment.

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  This demonstrates the determination of China and Africa to contribute to global peace and development with stability.

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  Starting Friday, China become the first major economy to offer such a policy to African countries.

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  So to delve into this, joining us on the line is Dr. Yao Shuje,

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