The South China Morning Post published on 23 June 2024 an article titled "China Makes Moves to Reopen Economic Ties with Libya, 13 Years after Suspending Trade" by Jevans Nyabiage.
China evacuated almost 36,000 nationals from Libya in 2011, most of them involved in infrastructure projects financed with Chinese loans. A divided country and political instability ever since have made it a difficult place to do business. Nevertheless, China appears to be ready to return with a more significant presence.
