The South China Morning Post published on 17 May 2021 an article titled "Chinese Contractors Win Majority of Mega Projects in Africa" by Jevans Nyabiage.
While there are a number of reasons why Chinese construction companies win most of the big contracts in Africa, including a package that includes Chinese financing, a key explanation is the fact that they are a low-cost alternative to European companies and offer higher quality than most African companies.
