China to step up zero-tariff measures for African exports in Lesotho

13 Jan '26

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China to step up zero-tariff measures for African exports in Lesotho

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China will accelerate the implementation of zero-tariff measures for African exports in Lesotho, and provide greater facilitation for its specialty products to enter China, the former's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said recently.
He said while meeting Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in Maseru.
He conveyed China's readiness to work with Lesotho to expand economic, trade and industrial cooperation.

China will accelerate the implementation of zero-tariff measures for African exports in Lesotho, and provide greater facilitation for its specialty products to enter China, the former’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said recently.

He said while meeting Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in Maseru.

He conveyed China's readiness to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, expand economic, trade and industrial cooperation, as well as deepen collaboration in multilateral arenas, further advancing their strategic partnership, a state-controlled Chinese media outlet reported.

Matekane said China's zero-tariff policy for African products will offer new momentum for Lesotho's development. He expressed willingness to strengthen strategic mutual trust, expand people-to-people exchanges and deepen cooperation in infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and other sectors.

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