The Symposium on the 9th CIIE promotion and the 9th HQF consultation held at the African Union Headquarters.

On the afternoon of April 21st, with the support of the Mission of China to the African Union (AU) and the Embassy of China to Ethiopia, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Bureau and the Secretariat of the Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) hosted a symposium on the 9th CIIE promotion and 9th HQF consultation at the AU Headquarters. Held against the backdrop of China’s upcoming implementation, effective from May 1st, of a zero-tariff policy covering 100% of tariff lines for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to China, this proactive outreach and consultation event targeting African countries and enterprises achieved positive outcomes.