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Mozambique President Daniel Chapo is leaning on China’s manufacturing strength to support infrastructure development and long-term growth, using his first state visit since taking office in 2025 to deepen economic ties with Beijing. During a stop in Changsha, in Hunan Province, he toured factories in electricity, heavy machinery and agricultural processing, looking closely at systems he says Mozambique wants to replicate.
Chapo watched automated production lines, smart power systems and modern logistics equipment in action, underscoring his interest in China’s industrial model. He said Mozambique needs more technology transfer and investment to modernize its economy, especially in sectors that can lift productivity and expand access to basic infrastructure.
Agriculture remains central to the Mozambican economy, with around two-thirds of the population living in rural areas. But limited technology and weak infrastructure continue to hold back output, and Chapo said Chinese expertise could help modernize farming while also supporting major projects such as roads, bridges and ports.
The visit also had a commercial side. At a business forum, officials from both countries signed agreements covering areas such as green energy and biomedicine, while Chapo pointed to the alignment between China’s upcoming five-year development plan and Mozambique’s own national strategy.
He said South-South cooperation could unlock major opportunities and position China as a model for development and a key partner in Mozambique’s modernization push. Hosted by Xi Jinping, the visit is expected to deepen bilateral ties and open the door to more Chinese investment in the southeastern African country.
