Development Reimagined published on 8 October 2020 an analysis titled "China Workers in Africa -- What's the Real Story?"
The study had four conclusions:
--In recent years, Chinese workers have declined across Africa.
--The number of workers in Africa could be changing because of the types of projects financed by China.
--The number of Chinese workers changes depending on African policies.
--A combination of both African and Chinese drivers determine the numbers of Chinese workers in Africa and their impact.