Oligui Nguema seeks to turn China partnership into investment
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Infos Gabon
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is visiting China until 7 November to redirect the bilateral partnership towards investment and industrialisation. Trade reached 3.94 billion dollars in 2025, up 8.2%, according to Infos Gabon.
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema wants to attract capital, equipment and expertise from China to process raw materials locally and strengthen Gabon’s industrial capacity. On 3 November in Shanghai, he held a working session on economic cooperation and investment promotion, according to the Gabonese presidency, cited by Infos Gabon.
Trade between Gabon and China reached 3.94 billion dollars in 2025, up 8.2%. Libreville now wants the partnership to generate more jobs, technology transfers and infrastructure in the country, according to Infos Gabon.
The presidential visit continues until 7 November. Gabon is taking part for the first time in the China International Import Expo, held in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November with a national pavilion.
This approach extends the industrialisation focus announced on 1 November in Gabon’s partnership with China.
