China will grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties starting May 1, 2026, expanding the policy to an additional 20 nations.

• This preferential tariff treatment will cover 100 percent of tariff lines for these 20 African countries, not classified as least developed.
• The State Council's Customs Tariff Commission announced the expansion, which builds on existing zero-tariff treatment for 33 least developed African countries since December 1, 2024.
• This move positions China as the first major economy to offer unilateral, full-coverage zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic relations.

Kenya's agricultural sector is celebrating the prospect of duty-free access to the Chinese market, a development hailed as a milestone that will significantly boost the competitiveness and export volumes of Kenyan products.

• The move is expected to expand exports to China, the world's second-largest economy.
• Key figures involved include Erick Rutto, President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Ernest Muthomi, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya.
• This policy will particularly benefit small-scale farmers and sectors like coffee and flowers, with aims to double bilateral trade and export at least 15 million kilograms of tea to China by 2030.

Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) have captured a dominant 74.9% market share in Israel as of 2025, significantly outpacing competitors from Germany and South Korea.

• 74.9% of EVs in Israel are Chinese-made.
• The Israel Vehicle Importers Association tracks these sales figures.
• Chinese vehicles of all types saw their overall share in Israel jump to 6.2% in 2025, up from 4.1% in 2024.