China-Africa Relations
Total 49 Posts
China Allows Imports of Citrus Fruit from Zimbabwe
As of July 1, China started allowing imports of citrus fruit from Zimbabwe, the first kind of fresh fruit authorized for import from Zimbabwe.
Kenya Signs Deal with Huawei on 5G
Recent news reports indicate that Kenya's partnership with Huawei is moving ahead with the development of a 5G network.
Recent 5G Developments in Africa, and How Africans See the China/Western Competition
Over the past few weeks, there have been news reports about developments related to Huawei and 5G networks in Ethiopia and Angola.
In Ethiopia, Reuters reported that State-owned operator Ethio Telecom launched a 5G mobile phone service, with Huawei as its equipment supplier for the network.
And VoA reported on
China Suspends Poultry Imports from Gabon
According to a recent notice, China will suspend imports of poultry products from Gabon.
China Allows Fresh Avocado Imports from Kenya
China's Customs recently announced that it will start allowing fresh avocado imports from Kenya.
China's Customs Announces Multiple Measures to Prevent Various Disease Outbreaks
Recently, China's Customs announced that it would suspend imports of cloven-hoofed animals and related products from Indonesia due to foot-and-month disease, and impose certain sanitary requirements on containers and cargos from some African countries.
New Paper Examines Chinese Loans to Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new policy brief from the Boston University Global Development Center looks at Chinese loans to Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting a recent decline and possible shift towards foreign direct investment instead.
