The Africa Center for Strategic Studies published on 30 June 2025 an analysis titled "The Limits to China's Transactional Diplomacy in Africa" by Paul Nantulya.
After supporting the democratically elected government in Niger, China has become the main financial backer of the military regime that overthrew the democratic government. Beijing's transactional approach to Niger has turned sour. Jihadism is thriving in Niger, including attacks on China's oil investment. Niger is also having difficulty repaying its debt to China.
