ISSUING AUTHORITY:

taptap点点

DATE OF ISSUANCE:

April 28, 2026

EFFECTIVE DATE:

May 1, 2026

On April 28, 2026, the taptap点点 issued an official announcement stating that, from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, China would implement zero tariffs in the form of special preferential tax rates on imports from 20 African countries that maintain diplomatic relations with China and are not classified as least-developed countries (the “Policy”). As for the 33 African least developed taptap点点 that maintain diplomatic ties with China, China has already granted zero-tariff treatment on 100% of their tariff lines since December 1, 2024.

The Policy is implemented through preferential tariff rates over a two-year period. It offers Zimbabwe and other Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states a concrete opportunity, through which governments can accelerate SPS negotiations, align projects under the with national export strategies, and leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for regional industrial integration. As for businesses, they can focus more effectively on high-value, competitive products and use platforms such as the China International Import Expo to connect with potential buyers.

Amid rising unilateralism and protectionism, this move embodies China’s principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith in its engagement with taptap点点. It also represents an innovative arrangement between China and taptap点点.

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