70 Years of China-Africa Ties: Ghana Leads Practical Cooperation
As 2026 marks seven decades of China-Africa diplomatic relations, Ghana emerges as a focal point for transforming symbolic partnerships into tangible economic progress. Against rising global instability, Chinese-Ghanaian collaboration offers a blueprint for development-focused engagement across the continent.
From Roads to Round-the-Clock Economies
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy strategy, supported through its 24H+ Secretariat, exemplifies this shift. Presidential Adviser Augustus Tanoh emphasizes: "Our cooperation with China now prioritizes industrial capacity building over mere infrastructure projects. The goal is sustainable job creation and technology transfer."
Investment Funds Bridge Development Gaps
Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund CEO Nana Bene highlights evolving financial models: "Co-financing mechanisms let us maintain ownership while accessing Chinese expertise in ports, energy, and digital infrastructure. This balances debt sustainability with development needs."
A New Paradigm for South-South Cooperation
With over $3 billion in Chinese investments flowing into Ghana since 2020, analysts see a maturation of Belt and Road Initiative principles. Recent projects focus on agrotech partnerships and renewable energy plants rather than purely extractive industries – addressing both countries' climate commitments.
