China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson responded to a question on 6 September 2021 concerning the military coup in Guinea that deposed President Alpha Conde. While the spokesperson provided the anticipated response for resolving the issue "through dialogue and consultation," he added that "China opposes coup attempts to seize power and calls for the immediate release of President Alpha Conde." China normally does not criticize regime change, but moves on to accept the new government.
China has an important economic relationship with Guinea, which accounts for 22 percent of the world's production of bauxite, most of which is processed in China. Guinea is also home to the world's largest reserves of iron ore. Chinese companies have major interests in its production.
