China-Africa trade reached a record 1.41 trillion yuan ($197 billion) in the first half of 2026, as Beijing’s zero-tariff policy for African countries strengthened exports from the continent and reinforced China’s broader economic engagement with Africa. In a statement, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said two-way trade reached an all-time high during the January-June period and remained on course to set another annual record by the end of the year. Read More