Liberia, Nov. 6 -- Vice President Jeremiah Koung secures commitment from Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on market access for Liberian cocoa, coffee and dried chili peppers, while Beijing pledges continued development support and encourages Chinese investment.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh

MONROVIA - China has expressed readiness to increase imports of agricultural products from Liberia, including cocoa, coffee beans and dried chili peppers, as the two countries explore ways to expand trade, attract investment and strengthen economic cooperation.

The commitment was conveyed by Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang during bilateral discussions with Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr. in Shanghai on November 5, according to a press...