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China's textile dominance is reshaping Africa's fashion future

26 Jun '25
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China's textile dominance is reshaping Africa's fashion future
China's textile dominance is reshaping Africa's fashion future

Insights

  • China is reshaping Africa's textile future through deep investments, zero-tariff access, and end-to-end supply chains.
  • While boosting exports and industrialisation, challenges remain—trade imbalances, sustainability gaps, and dependency.
  • The key for Africa lies in securing technology transfer, local control, and greener practices amidst growing ties.

China-Africa bilateral trade hit a record $*** billion in ****, underscoring a shift from mere trade to co-production, and Beijing is reshaping Africa’s industrial landscape through factories, ports and policy.

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