World Politics Review published on 14 August 2023 a commentary titled "Algeria's Renewed Push for Global Engagement Centers on China" by Francisco Serrano.
Algeria is trying to become less isolated and raise its international standing by developing closer ties with China. Aligning with China helps accomplish its goals of countering the growing influence of neighbor Morocco, strengthening its position among rising powers, and attracting more investment to diversify its economy.
The Diplomat published on 22 July 2023 a commentary titled "President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's Visit Signals Tighter China-Algeria Ties" by Ladislav Charouz, Oxford University.
Russia has traditionally been the primary supplier of arms to Algeria, but the war in Ukraine has resulted in a shortage of arms for export. Algeria has recently been increasing its purchase of advanced weapons from China. Algerian President Tebboune may have pursued this issue on his just completed visit to China.
Al-Monitor published on 17 July 2023 an article titled "China Eyes Algerian Oil and Gas as It Receives Tebboune in Beijing" by Jack Dutton.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is visiting China following an official visit to Russia, demonstrating close ties to both countries. Tebboune hopes to obtain more investment from China in the energy sector and seek support for joining the BRICS.
The Middle East Institute published on 26 January 2021 an analysis titled "'The New Algeria' and China" by John Calabrese, American University.
The author concluded that repeated pledges by both China and Algeria's new government to strengthen the relationship have yet to result in any major material breakthroughs. In fact, Chinese companies and state-owned policy banks appear to be placing their bets and expanding their economic presence elsewhere in North Africa--especially in Egypt, but also in Morocco, and to a lesser extent in Tunisia.
