China's Expanding Influence in Africa: A Citizen's Perspective

The report examines China's growing economic influence in Africa through the eyes of African citizens, highlighting regional differences in perceptions and awareness, and noting how China's influence has evolved from 2016 to 2023. Key factors influencing positive perceptions include investments in infrastructure and affordable products.

A groundbreaking report from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, the IE China Observatory, and the IE Africa Program delves into China's burgeoning economic influence on the African continent.

By drawing on Afrobarometer data, the study dissects how Africans view Chinese loans, infrastructure investments, and economic interventions across 27 countries.

Authors Bin Ma and Stone Shi highlight stark regional disparities in perception and outline how investments and affordability enhance China's reputation among African nations.