The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Chapo, is stepping up economic diplomacy with China, highlighting opportunities in gas, energy, industry and logistics, with a focus on the structural transformation of the economy

Mozambique is stepping up its economic diplomacy strategy with China, seeking to transform a historically political and symbolic relationship into a structural partnership focused on investment and economic transformation.

During the Mozambique-China Business Forum, held in Changsha, the President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, invited Chinese business leaders to invest in the country, highlighting the potential in key sectors and the need to mobilise capital and technology to accelerate development.

The Head of State highlighted that this moment represents not only a deepening of economic ties, but also a natural evolution of a relationship built on decades of cooperation and political trust.

The agenda presented by Mozambique identifies energy and infrastructure as central pillars of cooperation with China.

During the visit to Qinghai Province, interest was reaffirmed in developing joint projects in energy production, transmission and regional integration, including hydroelectric, solar and natural gas sources.

The President of the Republic emphasised the importance of an integrated approach that combines different energy sources and enables the country not only to meet domestic demand but also to position itself as a regional energy supplier.

The natural gas sector is emerging as one of the main drivers of the economic strategy, with investment projections of between 50 and 60 billion dollars over the coming years.

In this context, the Government advocates a paradigm shift, geared towards the local processing of natural resources, moving away from the logic of exporting raw materials and promoting industrialisation.

Qinghai Province is positioning itself as a potential hub for mobilising Chinese investment in Mozambique, with a focus on companies in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.

Local authorities have expressed a willingness to encourage companies to participate in infrastructure projects in the country, including initiatives focused on resource processing and the development of value chains.

This dynamic could mark a new phase in bilateral cooperation, characterised by greater economic and business engagement. (O.E, 2026-04-20)