[IMF to support Zanzibar's blue economy]The Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy stated that the Zanzibar government will continue to vigorously develop the blue economy, and the International Monetary Fund has approved US$567 million for Tanzania through the Post-COVID-19 Recovery Fund, of which about US$100 million will flow to Zanzibar , including about $16 million to be spent on blue economy sectors such as small-scale fisheries, sea cucumber and seaweed farming, and mud crab fattening. At the same time, relevant departments of Zanzibar will carry out in-depth research on the blue economy value chain, protect biodiversity to support Zanzibar's development of the blue economy. Editor/Xing Wentao
On May 13, 2026, South Africa announced a $60 billion investment over the next three years for infrastructure projects such as ports, railways, and electricity, providing equipment supply and joint venture opportunities for Chinese companies.Editor/Gao Xue
In April 2026, the operating rate of port equipment increased by 7.65% year-on-year. Coastal provinces maintained their advantages, while inland provinces such as Sichuan and Shaanxi relied on the China Europe freight train to become new engines of foreign trade, enhancing the resilience of cross-border supply chains.Editor/Gao Xue