China's Ambassador to Tunisia Details Beijing's Vision for Zero-Duty Trade Policy for African Countries
In an exclusive interview with La Presse de Tunisie, H.E. Wan Li, China's Ambassador to Tunisia, outlined Beijing's vision for the zero-duty trade policy granted to several African countries, including Tunisia.
Set to take effect on May 1, 2026, this measure applies to 53 African countries and is part of a strategy to support African trade. However, it is temporary for some developing countries, pending a more structured framework.
According to the Ambassador, the two-year period is a crucial transitional phase aimed at preparing the conclusion of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement between China and the concerned African countries.
During this period, no reciprocity is required from African partners, including the duty-free treatment of Chinese products.
Beijing's goal is to reach an agreement covering multiple dimensions: trade facilitation, administrative procedure harmonization, and economic cooperation mechanism strengthening.
H.E. Wan Li emphasized that the future agreement would be designed in a flexible and adaptive manner, taking into account the economic realities of partner countries, particularly Tunisia, with an asymmetric approach that favors African exports.
China aims to establish a durable cooperation model based on openness, economic complementarity, and shared development.
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