China vying to replace the US for Africa’s affection?

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Emmanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at UJ, about China's decision to scrap all tariffs on exports from 53 African countries. The move marks a major policy shift, giving middle-income nations such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco duty-free access to the Chinese market across a wide range of goods, from agriculture and textiles to minerals and manufactured products. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: For more from the show go to or find all the catch-up podcasts here

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China vying to replace the US for Africa’s affection? is an episode from The Africa Report by Primedia Broadcasting.

This episode is 6:45 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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