Staff members talk at the Kenya Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
Visitors discuss cooperation at the Kenya Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Han Xiaoyu)
A visitor (R) learns about coffee products at the Rwanda Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)
An exhibitor from Cote d'Ivoire introduces products to a visitor at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)
A visitor (R) learns about alcoholic beverage products at the Angola Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Liu Lingyi)
A staff member introduces products to visitors at the Zambia Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Qiu Shaoyu)
Visitors look at handicraft at the Zambia Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
An exhibitor from Sudan introduces products to a visitor at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)
Visitors select agricultural products at the Kenya Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)
This photo shows a view of the Somalia Pavilion of the Country Exhibition at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Qiu Shaoyu)
Visitors learn about shea butter products from Ghana at the Consumer Goods exhibition area of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)
An exhibitor from Mali plays a hand drum at the Food and Agricultural Products exhibition area of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026.
At the ninth CIIE, a variety of distinctive African products are showcased across different exhibitions areas, attracting visitors and prompting many to stop and take a closer look.
On May 1 this year, China extended zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. Seizing the opportunities arising from this policy, African businesses have steadily increased their exhibition space at the CIIE. More and more African products are becoming increasingly accessible to Chinese consumers. (Xinhua/Wang Nuo)
