BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A Chinese woman has a Kenyan flag painted on her cheek as she dances with various people as they attend Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: Young Chinese girls have their hair braided as they attend Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A Chinese visitor takes a photo of himself as people from different African countries stand on the stage as they take part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: Women from South Africa dance as they take part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: Young girls from Lesotho wear traditional style dress as they wait to take part in Africa Day 2026 celebrations on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A Chinese visitor takes photos as he and others attend Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Imagess

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A young woman from Djibouti and others from different African countries take part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: People from different African countries, seem holding their country's flag, take part in Africa Day 2026 on May 23, 2026 in Beijing, China. The event was held to mark the 70th anniversary of China-Africa diplomatic ties and the China-Africa Year. China is Africa's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade surpassing 250 billion USD. The ties have expanded beyond traditional infrastructure investments into technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. This includes a landmark unilateral zero-tariff policy covering 53 African nations, which is dramatically reshaping trade terms on the continent. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)