BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: A woman from Angola puts on make-up as she tends to the country's display 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) *** BESTPIX ***

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 23: Young women from Somalia react and dance as they and others from different African countriestake 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 people from Djibouti sing and 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: A man wears traditional style dress as he and others watch performances 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: A man from Sudan holds 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)

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)