China Strengthens Ties with Africa through Global Governance Initiatives and Trade Cooperation

Strategic Insights -

Ambassador Jiang Feng, Head of the Chinese Mission to the AU, met with Secretary-General Mene of the AfCFTA Secretariat to discuss China's commitment to promoting African integration and cooperation. China's initiative to provide zero-tariff policies for African countries with diplomatic ties has been welcomed by the AfCFTA Secretariat. The meeting highlighted China's willingness to work with the AfCFTA to promote intra-African integration and contribute to the building of an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ambassador Jiang Feng promoted China's Global Governance Initiative and zero-tariff policy for African countries during a meeting with Secretary-General Mene of the AfCFTA Secretariat.
  • China has provided support to the AfCFTA and is willing to work with the Secretariat to promote African integration.
  • Secretary-General Mene welcomed China's contributions to the AfCFTA and expressed willingness to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
  • Ambassador Jiang stated that China has always attached great importance to cooperation with institutions such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
  • China is willing to provide support within its capacity to promote intra-African integration.
  • Secretary-General Mene welcomed China's global governance initiative and the implementation of a zero-tariff policy for African countries with diplomatic ties with China.
  • The two parties agreed to continue friendship and deepen high-quality economic and trade cooperation.

Statistics:

  • China has provided support to the AfCFTA.
  • China's zero-tariff policy will benefit African countries with diplomatic ties.
  • The meeting took place on September 8, 2025.
  • China has always attached great importance to cooperation with institutions such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
  • Secretary-General Mene welcomed Ambassador Jiang to his new post.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China [September 8 --]