Global Voices published on 17 December 2025 a commentary titled "China's Green Power in Angola: When Clean Energy Comes with Heavy Debt" by Vivian Wu and Jean Sovon.
Angola has received more than $40 billion in loans from China, much of it tied to oil-backed repayment. When oil prices are high, this works well for Angola, but when they fall debt servicing leaves the country financially exposed. In addition, loans used for large infrastructure projects such as hydropower dams provide uneven benefits for the Angolan people.
