The South China Morning Post published on 13 December 2025 an article titled "How China-built ECOWAS Headquarters Is Latest 'Concrete Symbol' of Africa Ties" by Jevans Nyabiage.
China gifted the $32 million headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, of the Economic Community of West African States. It is the latest example of building diplomacy and China's program to build influence with African countries.