China pledges zero-tariff treatment for 53 African nations, enhancing cooperation in tech and trade.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso sent congratulatory letters to a meeting in Changsha, China, focusing on China-Africa cooperation. Xi pledged to negotiate an agreement for zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries and to enhance cooperation in areas like green industry, e-commerce, and AI. The meeting aims to boost high-quality development and solidarity between China and Africa.