South Africa and Kenya are advancing trade relationships with China, negotiating deals for duty-free access to the vast Chinese market. Both nations anticipate significant boosts in exports, investments, and job creation through these enhanced economic partnerships.

• Kenya has secured a preliminary deal for 98 percent of its exports to receive duty-free access to China, targeting an agreement to allow goods entry without tariffs or volume restrictions.
• South Africa and China signed a framework agreement on economic partnership, with China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao stating that China will ensure South Africa enjoys zero tariffs for 100 percent of its exports, consistent with WTO rules.
• Kenya's Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui noted that avocado, tea, coffee, and flower farmers are expected to be major beneficiaries, tapping into a market of over 1.4 billion consumers.