As China's electric vehicle (EV) market continues to soar, the country's manufacturers are rapidly expanding their reach into Africa and the Global South, revolutionizing regional supply chains and transforming the way goods are produced and transported. Chinese companies are establishing partnerships with local governments and businesses to develop EV manufacturing hubs, leveraging Africa's vast natural resources and labor pools to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles. The shift is not only creating new economic opportunities but also redefining the global EV landscape, with China's dominance in the sector set to have far-reaching implications for the environment, trade, and geopolitics. As the world's largest EV market, China's influence on the industry is already being felt, and its expansion into the Global South is poised to have a profound impact on the global supply chain.


China EV Boom Reshaping Africa and Global South Supply Chains  The China-Global South Project