Natural Resources
The Latest News & Analysis About China's Extractive Industries in Africa

Africa’s abundant natural resources are the foundation of its trade relationship with China. Angolan oil, Gabonese timber, and Congolese cobalt are among the many raw materials that Chinese industry depends on to manufacture the products that are shipped to consumers around the world.
But with the rapid evolution of the BRI, much of China buys in Africa is now sourced elsewhere.
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