The Africa Center for Strategic Studies published on 16 January 2026 an analysis titled "What to Expect from Africa-China Relations in 2026."
The focus of the analysis is what Africa hopes to get from China in 2026. In summary, Africa seeks to rebalance its ties with China concerning debt sustainability, value addition, and industrialization and to move toward a more equal and transparent partnership that prioritizes long-term African development. Africa wants a strategic partnership aligned with Agenda 2063.
