Hot SourceChina has thrown its diplomatic weight behind Ghana’s much-touted 24-Hour Economy policy, signalling what could be a major boost to the government’s industrialisation ambitions.
In a strong show of support, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, said the policy stands to create jobs and ramp up domestic production—echoing sentiments that align closely with Beijing’s interest in deeper economic cooperation with Accra.
The endorsement comes as Ghana pushes to activate round-the-clock operations in manufacturing, logistics, energy, and services—sectors seen as critical to unlocking productivity and export growth.
More than just words, China says it is ready to partner with Ghana to make the policy work—through industrial investments, technology transfer, and localised manufacturing.
The move aligns with China’s broader playbook on Africa under initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which encourage Chinese firms to embed themselves in local economies.
China’s endorsement could be a turning point, shifting the 24-Hour Economy from political rhetoric into real industrial muscle, provided the government can deliver the enabling environment.
China’s latest position reaffirms its growing interest in shaping Ghana’s economic future—not just as a trading partner, but as a co-architect of it’s next industrial chapter.
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