China and Africa Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation

Strategic Insights -

China has strengthened its agricultural cooperation with Africa through various initiatives, as highlighted in a recent forum hosted by the African Green Revolution Alliance and other partners. Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan emphasized the importance of agricultural modernization in the cooperation between China and Africa. China has implemented measures such as releasing the 'China Action Plan for Promoting Agricultural Modernization in Africa' in 2023 and launching the Action on China-Africa Cooperation to Promote Agricultural Development and Poverty Reduction in 2024.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 China-Africa Agricultural Technology and Industry Cooperation Forum was hosted by the African Green Revolution Alliance and other partners, with over 200 representatives from government departments, enterprises, universities, research institutions, and international organizations from China and Africa in attendance.
  • Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan delivered a speech at the forum, highlighting agricultural modernization as a key area of China-Africa cooperation and emphasizing the importance of supporting agricultural technology cooperation, trade facilitation, agricultural industry upgrading, agricultural value-added, and international cooperation.
  • The Chinese government announced zero-tariff treatment for 100% of tariff items originating in 53 African countries, facilitating agricultural product trade.
  • China released the 'China Action Plan for Promoting Agricultural Modernization in Africa' in 2023, and the Action on China-Africa Cooperation to Promote Agricultural Development and Poverty Reduction was launched in 2024.
  • The Chinese government has achieved positive progress through the "Farmer Benefits Partner Action" launched at the 2024 China-Africa Cooperation Forum Beijing Summit.
  • Ambassador Guo welcomed Chinese and African enterprises, research institutions, and other organizations to seize the opportunity, deepen cooperation, and promote African agricultural modernization together, achieving common development.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 representatives from China and Africa attended the 2025 China-Africa Agricultural Technology and Industry Cooperation Forum.
  • 53 African countries are eligible for zero-tariff treatment for products exported to China.
  • 100% of tariff items originating in these countries will be subject to zero-tariff treatment.
  • The 'China Action Plan for Promoting Agricultural Modernization in Africa' was released in 2023.
  • The Action on China-Africa Cooperation to Promote Agricultural Development and Poverty Reduction was launched in 2024.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • Press release issued on June 24, 2025