December 15, 2025

China in Libya: why Beijing’s return matters in the Mediterranean

Emanuele Rossi

Andrea Ghiselli (ChinaMed Head of Research) is interviewed in an article by Emanuele Rossi “China in Libya: why Beijing’s return matters in the Mediterranean” on Decode39, where he analyzes the recent Sino-Libyan rapprochement.

Ghiselli stated that:

“The appointment of an ambassador, therefore, does not point to exclusive alignment with the Tripoli government, but rather to an effort to manage the Libyan file more actively while keeping channels open with all relevant actors.

In this context, Libya appears less central than other North African dossiers — such as Morocco — yet remains a valuable test case for China’s ability to combine diplomatic presence, political caution and economic ambition in a highly volatile environment.”

Read the full article here.

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