Rwanda is seeking more investment from Chinese businesses after holding talks with 200 entrepreneurs in Shanghai during the China International Import Expo.
The meeting was organised by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Rwanda’s Embassy in China on November 9, on the sidelines of the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which ran from November 5 to 10.
RDB Deputy Chief Executive Officer Juliana Kangeli Muganza encouraged Chinese businesses to consider investing in Rwanda, highlighting the support available to foreign investors.
Rwanda’s Ambassador to China, Emmanuel Karenzi Karake, said the relationship between the two countries had created opportunities for closer economic cooperation. He also said the embassy would continue helping Chinese companies interested in doing business in Rwanda.
The meeting came as Chinese companies continued to expand their investments in Rwanda, particularly in manufacturing, construction, infrastructure and energy.
According to RDB figures, registered investments by Chinese companies increased from $460 million in 2024 to $548.5 million in 2025, representing growth of approximately 19%.
During the Shanghai exhibition, Muganza and Ambassador Karenzi Karake also visited Rwandan businesses showcasing products including coffee, tea, chilli, avocado oil and handicrafts.
Their discussions focused on helping Rwandan producers reach more buyers in China, which has become one of the country’s major export markets.
The investment meeting followed earlier efforts to attract Chinese businesses to Rwanda.
In September, the Rwandan Embassy organised a business meeting in Shanghai with companies involved in electric vehicles, electronics, energy, artificial intelligence, real estate and financial services.
Those discussions included possible business partnerships and visits to Rwanda, allowing interested companies to explore opportunities directly.
Rwanda has participated in the China International Import Expo since its first edition in 2018, using the event to promote local products, tourism and investment opportunities.
The latest meeting brought together a larger group of potential investors as Rwanda continued its efforts to strengthen commercial ties with Chinese businesses.
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