Nigerian envoy urges China to 'cut import tariffs' on more African goods

Nigeria's ambassador to China, Aminu Bashir Wali, is calling on Beijing to cut import tariffs on a wider range of African products and encourage more Chinese companies to invest in the continent.

While applauding the efforts made so far by both sides to build long-lasting business ties, Wali told China Daily that there is a growing trade imbalance between the two, strongly in favor of China.

"China needs Africa and Africa needs China. But a more harmonious relationship in terms of trade should be established," he said.