South African cherry farmers are expected to benefit from a new export deal with China, according to SABC Business. The agreement is anticipated to drive investment in the local cherry industry and create around 600 jobs. The deal marks a significant development for South Africa's agricultural export sector, opening access to the Chinese market and potentially boosting growth and employment opportunities for producers and workers involved in cherry farming.

South African cherry producers have secured first-ever access to China's import market, valued at R52.8 billion, according to IOL. The landmark export deal is expected to boost exports and investment while creating approximately 600 jobs in the sector. The agreement marks a significant breakthrough for South Africa's agricultural industry, opening a lucrative new market for local cherry growers.

South African cherries can now be exported to China under what The Citizen describes as a “record-breaking” deal, according to the South African outlet. The report says the agreement opens the Chinese market to local cherry producers and highlights a potential benefit for the sector. It adds that the next step is a similar partnership covering South African blueberry exports, as proposed by China.

Kenya is actively seeking to enhance its local industrial production by courting Chinese manufacturers, as stated by Zhang Dong, President of the Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce (Shandong). The recent exhibition aims to strengthen commercial ties between businesses in Kenya and China.

Tanzania's horticulture industry is exploring rambutan, locally known as shokishoki, as a potential high-value crop for farmers and investors targeting domestic and export markets, according to Daily News. The fruit has been identified for commercial production in seven regions and could support a wider business ecosystem covering farming, processing, packaging, cold storage and logistics, positioning it as a possible new export earner for the country.

The outgoing Icelandic envoy to China reflects on positive experiences during their tenure, highlighting that China is Iceland's largest export market in Asia and its second largest trade partner overall, following the European Union. The envoy notes the growth in people-to-people relations, with Chinese tourists making up 6 percent of all foreign visitors to Iceland.