China and Kenya Pledge to Upgrade Ties, Oppose Tariffs

China's President Xi Jinping (L) and Kenya's President William Ruto inspect the guard of honour during a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 24, 2025. (Photo by IORI SAGISAWA / POOL / AFP)

China and Kenya agreed on Thursday to boost ties to a new level and oppose trade barriers, following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, in Beijing.

Relations between Beijing and Nairobi will be upgraded to a “China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era”, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported after the two leaders met during Ruto’s state visit.

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