The Migration Policy Institute posted on 1 August 2019 an analysis titled "African Countries Relax Short-Term Visa Policies for China in Sign of Increased Openness to China" by Loksan Harley.
Chinese nationals can now arrive in 27 African countries without previously applying for a visa, although many countries limit the Chinese visitors to tourism and exclude employment. There is a general trend of relaxing visa requirements across Africa for Chinese nationals.