Analysts skeptical about African impact of China’s zero-tariff offer

FILE - An African journalist films the screen at the media center showing China's President Xi Jinping delivering an opening ceremony speech for the China Africa Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Sept. 5, 2024.

Analysts interviewed by VOA expressed skepticism over China’s recent decision to eliminate tariffs for goods from least developed countries with diplomatic relations with Bejing, including 33 in Africa, next month.