Chinese Zero-Tariff Treatment for Least Developed Countries: China’s Soft-Power in Action in Africa
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2017
Pages:
39-46
Received:
15 June 2017
Accepted:
5 July 2017
Published:
3 August 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.ipa.20170102.11
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Abstract: In 2005, in order to help Africa in improving its trade balance and economic situation, China implemented measures to grant African countries that have diplomatic ties with it, a zero-tariff treatment. The aim is to trigger more imports from Africa. The aim of this paper is to better understand Chinese zero-tariff treatment and the considerations pushing China to grant such treatment to African countries. There are two main motivations: diplomatic consideration and geopolitical consideration. In the paper, it is discussed that the diplomatic consideration resides in the fact that China has committed itself into helping African countries in the path of development. Geopolitically, Africa has an important place in the international arena.
Abstract: In 2005, in order to help Africa in improving its trade balance and economic situation, China implemented measures to grant African countries that have diplomatic ties with it, a zero-tariff treatment. The aim is to trigger more imports from Africa. The aim of this paper is to better understand Chinese zero-tariff treatment and the considerations p...
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