China to upgrade green lanes for African imports: spokesperson

BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- China will implement the zero-tariff policy well and upgrade green lanes for African imports to allow greater access and better benefit both peoples, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

Mao's remarks came after the General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced that starting from July 20 this year, China will grant full market access to coffee beans meeting quarantine requirements from all African countries that have diplomatic ties with China.

These coffee beans can enter the Chinese market as long as they comply with requirements stipulated in GAC Announcement No.68 of 2026, becoming yet another agricultural product that enjoys unified regional market access.

Zero-tariff for 53 African countries having diplomatic ties with China is a new window of opportunity for African exports, Mao said at a regular news briefing.

The policy is a concrete example of China committing to principles put forward by China's head of state -- sincerity, real results, amity and good faith and pursuing shared interests with Africa, she said.

China is happy to see more African quality and specialty products in the Chinese market, she said. Enditem