China-Africa cooperation in the transport sector under the bri

Abstract

The nation’s economy and social growth are being greatly supported by the transportation industry. The development of the transport sector can ensure and improve quality of life, influencing a broad spectrum of activities including trade, education, and other social endeavors. Due to the noteworthy and long-term structural flaws, Africa’s economic growth has encountered a variety of difficulties over the years, although seeing a stable upward trend in recent years. To support the sustainable growth of African nations, an improved transportation sector is thus urgently needed. While the poor roads and transportation services, in particular, continue to be a millstone around the neck for African nations, severely limiting trade for regional, national, and global markets. As a result, considerable investment in roads and transport is much needed in African countries. Within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has taken efforts to encourage collaboration with Africa on infrastructure projects. Chinese investment is paying particular attention to the transportation sector as it works to promote the social infrastructure and economic growth of African nations. The goal of this study is to examine the difficulties involved in China-Africa transportation sector collaboration under the BRI. Through a thorough examination of China’s current investment in Africa’s transportation infrastructure, this paper aims to recognize the difficulties that China and Africa confront in their cooperation efforts. It then discusses suggestions that may be made to China and Africa to foster a deeper level of cooperation.