The Conversation published on 7 October 2025 a commentary titled "Chinese Companies Are Changing the Way They Operate in Africa: Here's How" by Elisa Gambino and Costanza Franceschini.
China's state loans once powered the ability of Chinese companies to win construction contracts in Africa. But the loans have declined significantly. Since 2019, Chinese lenders have committed only $6 billion for the development of African infrastructure. Yet, Chinese companies continue to expand their construction of infrastructure projects in Africa. This article explains how.