China is now among the world’s top five largest arms exporting countries alongside the U.S., Germany, France and Russia, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) annual report on global weapons sales.
Although China’s becoming an increasingly important actor in the global weapons trade, particularly in Africa and among its partner countries along the Belt and Road, relatively little is known about the country’s largest weapons manufacturers.
- Get a daily email packed with the latest China-Africa news and analysis.
- Read exclusive insights on the key trends shaping China-Africa relations.
- Full access to the News Feed that provides daily updates on Chinese engagement in Africa and throughout the Global South.
