Northern China Faces Temperature Drop

Shenzhen's import and export trade with Africa reached 31.19 billion yuan in the first quarter of the year. Trade value reached 31.19 billion yuan in Q1, a 47% year-on-year increase. The deficit comes amid a context of high bilateral trade between the two regions. The impact of recent customs duty removals is considered relative because African products sent to China were already subject to low taxation. The deficit comes amid discussions regarding the removal of certain customs duties. Bilateral trade between China and Africa remains high despite the deficit. Chinese ambitions involve continuing exports to Africa to consolidate their position as primary commercial partners. Temperatures in Northwest, North, and Northeast China are expected to fluctuate and decrease over a three-day period starting May 1.