China's zero-tariff policy seen boosting China-South Africa agricultural trade

China's decision to implement zero-tariff treatment on 100% of tariff lines for imports from African countries with which it has diplomatic relations is expected to create new opportunities for agricultural trade between South Africa and China, a government official said.

Speaking to Xinhua on the sidelines of the ongoing International Poultry and Livestock Exhibition Africa (IPLEX), Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng's member of the Executive Council for Agriculture and Rural Development, said the policy could help expand Africa's agricultural exports to the Chinese market.

"We welcome China's announcement to implement zero-tariff treatment on 100% of tariff lines for imports. This decision presents a significant opportunity for Africa, and for South Africa in particular, to expand exports and unlock new growth in key sectors such as agriculture," Ramokgopa said.

By Xinhua

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