China-Africa Zero-Tariff – Opportunity or Dependency?
Author: Soji Akinlabi, On 14 February 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that from 1 May 2026, all 53 African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing will receive […]
Author: Soji Akinlabi, On 14 February 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that from 1 May 2026, all 53 African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Beijing will receive […]
Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney China’s President Xi Jinping announced in February 2026 that from 1 May China would be granting zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. (That […]
Vincent Tawiah, Dublin City University China’s economic footprint in Africa has grown fast over the last two decades. Across the continent, Chinese-backed mines, oilfields, railways and industrial zones […]
South Africa’s agricultural sector has once again proven to be the bedrock of the nation’s export economy. New data for 2025 reveals that agricultural exports hit a staggering […]
As China enters the Year of the Horse, investors are again asking whether the animal’s attributes of powerful, dynamic energy are a fair reflection of how Chinese assets […]
South Africa’s trade environment is at a strategic inflection point. While the country remains one of the world’s most resource-endowed economies – particularly in critical minerals essential for the […]
The recently announced transaction which will see Chinese auto group Chery purchase the Rosslyn manufacturing operations of Nissan South Africa isn’t just a factory handover. – it’s the stress […]
Author: Lance Branquinho Why is Government considering a 50% Chinese tariff increase? Especially when there is an achievable tariff reduction that could make Chinese- or Indian-built budget cars […]
Are you a South African business looking to access the China market? A recent interview on the SA Trade Desk highlighted the importance of South African businesses looking beyond our […]
Author: Jacquelene Coetzer At the South Africa Trade Desk, we are passionate about working with entrepreneurs looking to access new markets. This article is part of a series […]