Beijing said its zero-tariff policy for imports from 53 African diplomatic partners, effective May 1, has eased market access for African agricultural and light-manufactured goods—notably avocado, coffee beans, pecans and shea butter. China-Africa trade in Jan–Sep topped $310 billion, up 22% YoY. The ministry said the tariff cuts have lowered trade costs and benefited African SMEs and farmers and that high-quality China-Africa cooperation will continue to support mutual modernization.