China – Africa: The removal of tariffs is not just a commercial opportunity, but a strategic test for the continent

China's decision to eliminate tariffs on a wide range of African products presents a commercial opportunity for the continent's economies. However, it also serves as a test of Africa's ability to leverage this opening into economic power. The trade between Africa and China, amounting to about 280 to 300 billion dollars annually, reveals a structural imbalance, with African exports dominated by raw materials.