John chats to Sithembile Dlamini, Head Africa China Banking about African SMEs, accessing China regarding scale and sustainability. Bilateral trade between China and Africa reached an estimated $295.6 billion in 2024. Crucially, China recently announced zero-tariff access for all African countries offering a runway for African businesses to diversify markets, mitigate risk and build strong buyer relationships. Dlamini tells us more about the importance of the China Africa relationship. 

 

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