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Rabat – Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch hosted in Rabat senior officials and economic operators from China on Monday.
The visiting delegation came from the Chinese province of Anhui, said a statement from the government office, adding that Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party for Anhui Province Liang Yanshun led the delegation’s visit.
“This meeting provided an opportunity to examine ways to strengthen the privileged economic partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the People’s Republic of China in line with the directives of the leaders of both countries,” the statement noted.
The meeting was also the culmination of a discussion between Moroccan and Chinese delegations in September last year in Anhui province.
During yesterday’s meeting, the two countries emphasized the importance of cooperation and the continued growth of Chinese investment in Morocco in different sectors, particularly the automotive industry, renewable energy, and green transition.
On Tuesday in China’s Chengdu, Minister of Energy Leila Benali outlined Morocco’s renewable energy strategy, stating that this approach enabled the country to become a regional pioneer in this sector.
Her remarks were highlighted on the sidelines of the second ministerial meeting of the World Fusion Energy group of the International Atomic Energy Agency. She said the event provided an “excellent platform to present the long-term vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.”
China and Morocco also share strong trade ties. According to China’s embassy in Morocco, trade between the two countries reached a record $5.98 billion during the first seven months of 2025. The number represents a historic high in economic ties between the two countries.
“Moroccan exports to China also grew, rising 10.1%, compared to the same period in 2024,” the same source added.
Last year, Chinese news outlet South China Morning Post highlighted the increasingly important economic ties between Rabat and Beijing, including in the automotive sector.
The article, published in November last year, recalled Chinese President Xi Jinping’s brief visit, during which he met with Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan on his return trip from the G20 summit in Brazil.
According to the South China Morning Post, President Xi emphasized the importance of cooperation with Morocco, including through Chinese companies’ investment in sectors like electric vehicle battery and manufacturing industries.
The report also recalled investments such as Gotion High-Tech’s $1.3 billion commitment to build Africa’s first EV battery “gigafactory” near the capital Rabat, as well as $300 million and $690 million investments from battery component makers BTR New Material Group and Shinzoom.
In August, Chinese manufacturer Kuntai announced plans to establish a production facility in Morocco through its subsidiary Kuntai Hongjing Co Ltd.
The project represents approximately $13.7 million or MAD 126.5 million. It will focus on manufacturing car floor mats and carpets for vehicles.
The manufacturer pledged that the facility will integrate research and development, production, and sales operations for automotive floor mats.
It will also develop a service network in Europe to meet regional customer needs.
Also in August, Chinese automotive components manufacturer Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Co., Ltd. announced plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Morocco with an investment of €65 million.
The new facility, provisionally named Tianyouwei Electronics Morocco Co., Ltd., will be set up as a limited liability company with an initial capital of €12 million.
