China's zero-tariff policy boon for least developed countries

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BEIJING — Amadou Thera, a Malian businessman, takes great pleasure in showcasing the shea butter skincare creams produced by his workshop at various international fairs in China, where he always finds new clients.

"China's international fairs are really great platforms for African enterprises to find new opportunities, and purchasers usually consider our agricultural products to be good value for the money, thanks to China's zero-tariff treatment on most of them," said Thera.

More people are looking forward to sharing similar experiences like Thera's in the future, as since the beginning of December, China has been granting zero-tariff treatment for all tariff product categories to all least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China.