Chinese makers flock to Africa as trade gives way to local production

Caixin While continent offers vast potential, fierce competition will make profits harder to achieve Zhongda Group’s factory in Tema, Ghana, pictured in September. (Caixin photo) LUO GUOPING and KELSEY CHENG, Caixin November 14, 2026 14:09 JST Chinese companies are flocking to Africa, but with the emphasis on building factories rather than exporting goods, as the