Namibian delegates explore Chinese market opportunities in Shanghai

Samahiya said China's zero-tariff policy for eligible African products could help more African goods enter the Chinese market at competitive prices.

"I would imagine that a lot of employment will be created back home in Africa," he said, adding that increased trade could help key industries grow and generate more government revenue for areas such as education and healthcare. "That is why I think it is a very important move by China."

The tour concluded at the Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor, another key facility within Hongqiao 365 that integrates coffee trading, exhibitions, training, and related services.

The visit also prompted discussion of broader cooperation between Namibia and China beyond trade.

Sofia Glenda Nel, an executive producer at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, said she hoped universities in Namibia and China could establish more exchange programs.

Such programs would allow Namibian students to study in China while giving Chinese students opportunities to gain first-hand understanding of Africa, she said.