China’s sourcing of rare-earth compounds, as defined by the General Administration of Customs of China.

The route south to Durban still carries much of the DRC Copperbelt’s mineral exports, but investment in Lobito, TAZARA, and Nacala is widening its options. Backed by different international partners,...

Chinese state-owned and private firms together control roughly 48% of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, making China the single largest country-level stakeholder. China’s Baowu Steel Group stands out...

In 2024, exports from Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries to China fell moderately to $190.9 billion, while Chinese exports to LAC grew significantly to an estimated $286.7 billion.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) fell to third place among China’s top African trading partners in 2025, with trade totaling $26.7 billion – $5.1 billion in Chinese exports and $21.6...

South Africa retained first place in the list of China’s top trading partners in Africa, with $53.7 billion in total trade and, according to Chinese customs statistics, a trade surplus...

2026 is a pivotal year for China-ASEAN ties. This year’s relationship will be driven by trade, digital integration, and maritime negotiations, with the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 upgrade...

China’s mineral engagement in Afghanistan extends beyond formal mining concessions, encompassing informal procurement networks, cross-border routes, and political relationships. This map highlights the key sites and connections underpinning China’s evolving...

Copper dominates the DRC’s exports to China, while bauxite dominates Guinea’s. South Africa’s exports are more varied, spanning precious metals and gems, ferroalloy inputs, and iron ore. South Africa has...

Africa’s bilateral trade with China reached a record $275 billion in 2024, consisting of $182 billion in imports (6.3% of regional GDP) and $93 billion in exports (3.2% of regional...

The Chinese company Tianqi Lithium finalizes the purchase of shares previously held by the Canadian firm Nutrien in the mining company SQM for US$4.066 billion.

China is strengthening its strategic and economic footprint across the Middle Corridor, shaping the route’s logistics capacity and regional connectivity.