Algeria Gate: On the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, China’s ambassador to Algeria delivered a speech carrying a strong message: the relationship between Algiers and Beijing has never been more concrete and ambitious.
The Chinese diplomat highlighted the results achieved by the two countries since the beginning of the year. Bilateral trade reached $9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 28%. Even more striking, Algerian exports to China surged by 111%, reaching $980 million.
For Algeria, this momentum opens new prospects on the vast Chinese market and confirms the growing importance of the partnership with Beijing in diversifying trade.
On the ground, cooperation is also taking shape through major projects in the mining, railway, digital and industrial sectors. The development of the western mining project, the phosphate sector and the increasing presence of Chinese companies illustrate this increasingly visible cooperation across the country.
The ambassador also recalled a major historical fact: Algeria’s role in China’s return to its legitimate seat at the United Nations in 1971; an episode that continues to nourish political trust between Algiers and Beijing.
As the two countries deepen their economic and diplomatic cooperation, China clearly regards Algeria as a leading strategic partner in Africa and the Arab world.
The message sent from Algiers is therefore unambiguous: Algerian-Chinese cooperation is entering a new phase, built on shared interests, major projects and a long-term vision.
