"Understanding China’s Role in Africa’s Power Sector: A New Series from The China-Global South Project" China Global South Project, 4 July 2025

[...] the processes behind Chinese-backed infrastructure remain difficult to navigate.

A new series from the China Global South Project, The Porcelain Jar at the End of the Rainbow, seeks to unpack these questions. This bi-weekly series will explore how Chinese engagement in Africa’s power sector actually works, offering accessible, practical insights for policymakers, developers and other stakeholders working in complex environments.

Each edition of the series will focus on a specific stage in the lifecycle of a power project involving Chinese actors. Topics will include planning and procurement, negotiating finance, project structuring, construction oversight and long-term operations. [...]