China Expands Zero-Tariff Access to Africa While Growing Global Influence

China extends zero-tariff treatment to 53 African nations from May 1, calling it "epoch-making" to boost trade and investment.

Lin Jian rejected U.S. Panama Canal claims, urged Japan to destroy abandoned chemical weapons, and backed Cuba against U.S. sanctions.

China welcomed Cambodia and Thailand's Brunei talks, pledging to support their border dispute resolution.