China-Africa trade hit $282 billion in 2023 but Africa’s trade deficit widens, with commodity prices a key factor
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Africa’s trade deficit expanded to US$64 billion as China recorded a drop in trade with top trading partners on continent – South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, DRC and Egypt – which are predominantly resource-rich nations.