BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 1: Women from South Africa react as they watch stage performances at Africa Day 2026 on January 1, 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: Men wear national dress as they stand next to Chinese security guards at 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 different African countries gather and take photos 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: A man from the Seychelles waves the country's flag as he takes 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)

A woman lies in the sun near a fountain in front of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw on May 22, 2026. (Photo by Sergei GAPON / AFP via Getty Images)

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (L) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands after signing a declaration of intent on increased technology cooperation, including in space technology, future mobile networks and AI, at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, on May 22, 2026. Foreign ministers of the 32 NATO member states gathered in the Swedish city to finalise preparations for the upcoming Ankara Summit. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (L) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shake hands after signing a declaration of intent on increased technology cooperation, including in space technology, future mobile networks and AI, at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, on May 22, 2026. Foreign ministers of the 32 NATO member states gathered in the Swedish city to finalise preparations for the upcoming Ankara Summit. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (L) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose after signing a declaration of intent on increased technology cooperation, including in space technology, future mobile networks and AI, at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, on May 22, 2026. Foreign ministers of the 32 NATO member states gathered in the Swedish city to finalise preparations for the upcoming Ankara Summit. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)