The Diplomat published on 27 October 2026 an article titled "Togo's China Pivot: Building a Strategic Gateway to the Sahel" by Ovigwe Eguegu.
Following a visit to China by its president, Togo looks to expand ties with China and serve as a gateway for landlocked Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The article cites the expansion of Togo's exports to China from $15 MILLION in 2024 to $ 18 MILLION in 2025.
Comment: The article failed to note that China's exports to Togo in 2025 totaled more than $4 BILLION. It is important to put these bilateral relationships in perspective.