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In early October 2025, the bloc unveiled its Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP), a system that lets businesses in member countries trade directly in their local currencies. No dollar conversions, ...

Chinese exports to African markets are projected to exceed $200bn in 2025, down from a record $295.6bn last year, according to trend-based estimates drawn from Chinese customs data, highlighting ...

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