By 2018, Angola was the only African nation still among the top five exporters of oil to China. Photo: Reuters
Why is China looking beyond Africa for oil supplies?
- The continent was once the Asian giant’s biggest sources of the resource, accounting for more than a third of China’s imports
- Angola remains a major player but contributions from other African countries are waning
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China-Africa relations
By 2018, Angola was the only African nation still among the top five exporters of oil to China. Photo: Reuters