The Diplomat published on 7 April 2025 a commentary titled "How Chinese Investments Are Reshaping Africa's Steel Industry" by Sena Voncujovi.
For China, investing in Africa's steel industry is a strategic move to relocate surplus production and address slowing domestic demand. China is acquiring and developing iron ore mines and steel production facilities across Africa. This may help African nations move from being passive buyers of Chinese steel to active producers.
