Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa
Trade between Ghana and China reached $11.8 billion in 2024, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, disclosed this in Accra.
He made the revelation during celebrations marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 65th anniversary of China-Ghana diplomatic relations recently.
He noted that the trade volume reflected the steady growth of bilateral ties, which were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2024.
Chinese investments in Ghana, he said, span infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, aviation, green energy, and petroleum refining, creating thousands of jobs.
“China remains Ghana’s largest trading partner and a major source of foreign investment. In 2024 alone, bilateral trade reached a new high of 11.8 billion US dollars,” he said.
“These are vivid examples of the unity and friendship between China and Ghana, which will continue to deliver practical benefits to our peoples,” he said.
The Ambassador further emphasised China’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s development priorities, citing the recent signing of a bilateral economic and technical cooperation agreement, as well as Beijing’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent of tariff lines for African countries, including Ghana.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang commended China’s contribution to Ghana’s development, particularly in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, hospitals, educational facilities, and cultural exchanges.
She stressed the importance of aligning such projects with Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy, which prioritizes job creation, modernization, connectivity, and export expansion.
“We know there has been steady growth in our relationship in terms of trade, and it has reached great heights. But Ghana is determined to ensure that our trade and relations translate into sustainable local development, with emphasis on creating opportunities for our brilliant and determined youth,” she said.
“Our outlook is clear: we want to deepen our relationship with China in ways that generate jobs, foster innovation, and ensure prosperity for all – especially the youth and women,” she added.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah