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China has imposed tariffs of up to 25% on 128 US imports, including pork and wine, after US President Donald Trump raised duties on foreign steel and aluminium imports in March.

After days of speculation, it has been confirmed that North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un did pay a visit to Beijing.

China has approved the removal of term limits for its leader, in a move that effectively allows Xi Jinping to remain as president for life.

Health officials in Zimbabwe are reported to be unhappy with the quality of condoms imported from China into the South African country.

China and the African Union dismissed on Monday a report in French newspaper Le Monde that Beijing had bugged the regional bloc’s headquarters in the Ethiopian capital.

China's smartphone market has fallen for the first time, with annual shipments down by 4% in 2017, according to data from research firm Canalys.

China’s ban on ivory sale has  come into effect in a move considered bold in protecting endangered animals.

China’s ban on ivory sale will take effect from Sunday, December 31 in a move considered bold in protecting endangered animals.

Barclays Africa is to tap into the expertise of China Development Bank to fund development projects in Africa. The two banks have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to that effect. This will enable Barclays receive support from CDB to provide capital to SME’s and low income communities. The two Banks will also explore reciprocal training and development opportunities for their respective investment teams. In this regard, Barclays Africa has already hosted more than 30 employees from the the China Development Bank. In 2016, China-Africa trade flow reached US$150-billion, making China, Africa’s largest trade partner for seven consecutive years.

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