For Africa and other regions of the Global South, China’s strategic initiatives such as GDI, GSI, GCI, and BRI collectively provide valuable development opportunities.
Already, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aligns with some of the infrastructure goals of AfCFTA, further enhancing cooperation in the fulfilment of the trade agreement.
China’s modernization initiative has been successful in transforming its economy and infrastructure. The Belt and Road Initiative has provided opportunities for many developing countries, including African countries, to benefit from China’s pursuit of modernization.