<p>The global conversation obsessively tracks what China is <em>doing</em> in Africa – building ports, extracting minerals, lending infrastructure loans. But almost no one is asking the harder, more strategic question: <strong>what does it take for Africa to actually sell into China?</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>Frontier Matters</em>, we flip the script. We sit down with Hannah Ryder – one of the leading China-Africa policy experts and CEO of Development Reimagined – to explore where the real opportunities lie for African entrepreneurs looking to access Chinese markets, and how policymakers can direct their efforts for maximum developmental impact.</p><p>We also discuss:</p><ul><li><p>Why trade is still so one-sided, and how to start balancing it</p></li><li><p>Which African sectors have the best shot at breaking into China right now</p></li><li><p>What Chinese policies (like tariff-free access for LDCs) actually mean on the ground</p></li><li><p>And where to focus policy energy to turn rhetoric into revenue</p></li></ul><p><strong>Hannah Ryder</strong> is the founder and CEO of Development Reimagined, a Beijing-based international development consultancy. She has served as a diplomat, economist, and senior advisor on China-Africa relations, including roles at the UN and the Chinese government. Her work focuses on practical, locally driven solutions to rebalance Africa’s economic partnerships.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A small note:</strong> The episode ends a bit abruptly – our apologies for the audio hiccup. But the conversation itself is packed with insight, and we hope you enjoy it.</p><p><strong>Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe</strong> – it helps other listeners find conversations that matter.</p>