In Numbers: 53 Countries, 100 days, zero tariff

On May 1, China fully implemented a zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. Over 100 days, a growing range of African products have found their way into the vast Chinese market, helping African countries expand exports and inject fresh momentum into China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.

According to the General Administration of Customs of China, China's imports from Africa reached 193.8 billion yuan (28.72 billion U.S. dollars) in May and June, up 23.5 percent year-on-year. Imports of avocados, apples and oranges surged by 130 percent, 89.6 percent and 27.9 percent, respectively.