Sino-Algerian relations: what opportunities for the diversification of the country’s economy?

  • Aissa BOUABBACHE Université Mouloud MAMMERI de Tizi-Ouzou
  • Mohamed LAICHE Université Mouloud MAMMERI de Tizi-Ouzou
Keywords: Chinese FDI in Algeria, Sino-Algerian cooperation, Sino-Algerian relationships, Chinese labour in Algeria, Chinese companies in Algeria

Abstract

This paper adresses sino-algérian relationships, which were evolved from being political and ideological to develop diverse relationships in terms of having mutuals interests within the commercial and economical domains. The results of this research show that chinese companies operates predominantly in fields of construction and public works, considering the opportunities offred by these two sectors in order to maximise significant turnover. Regarding FDI, however, within the  productive sectors in particular, they remain weak. Their activity appears to be limited auround oil, gas and mines. Such situation is by far not in favour the emergence of an economical dynamic, which can promote a diversification of the national economy.

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Published
2022-12-25
How to Cite
BOUABBACHE , A., & LAICHE, M. (2022). Sino-Algerian relations: what opportunities for the diversification of the country’s economy?. Journal of Excellence for Economics and Management Research, 6(2), 543-562. https://doi.org/10.34118/jeemr.v6i2.3615
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