# Chinese president Xi Jinping says Beijing is ready to help African countries navigate the economic turmoil from the US-Israeli war against Iran. African countries, which rely heavily on imports of fuel, food, and fertiliser, have been affected by the global economic shocks resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Xi says China and Africa, together with other Global South countries, represent a just force in this turbulent and transforming world. From next month, China will roll out a zero-tariff scheme for all imports from 53 African countries.
China is ready to help African countries deal with the economic impact of the Middle Eastern conflict