china tanzaniaChina Tanzania Political Relations

China established diplomatic relations with Tanganyika and Zanzibar during 1961 and 1963, respectively.

When Tanganyika and Zanzibar were united and became Tanzania on April 26th 1964, China extended its diplomatic ties accordingly.

In 1965, China and Tanzania signed the Treaty of Friendship, as well as other agreements on bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, culture and health.

China Tanzania Economic Relations

Tanzania is China’s largest aid recipient country in Africa. Since 1964 China has provided various kinds of assistance to Tanzania.

The largest Chinese-supported projects In Tanzania include: the Tanzania Zambia Railway (TAZARA), Friendship Textile Mill, Mubarali Rice Farm, Kiwira Coal Mine and Mahonda Sugar Cane Factory.

China Tanzania Trade

China is Tanzania’s third export partner by export volume after India and South Africa.

In 2014, Tanzania’s export to China amounted to USD684m, represented mostly by oilseeds, precious metal ore, copper ore, and refined copper.

China is Tanzania’s second import partner by volume of import after India.

In 2014, Tanzania’s import from China amounted to USD2b. Tanzania imports a variety of products from China, including rubber tires, motorcycles, tractors, and iron structures.

China Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) to Tanzania


