China has cancelled loans worth $50 million owed by Sudan, in a move announced by both countries as Sudan’s military-led government seeks economic support amid ongoing conflict and international pressure.
The agreement comes as Sudan enters its third year of war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a conflict that has severely damaged the country’s economy.
The debt relief covers four interest-free loans valued at about 344 million Chinese yuan ($50 million), according to Sudan’s official news agency.
Sudan’s Finance Minister welcomed the decision, saying China has continued to engage with Sudan during the war while many Western governments have reduced cooperation or imposed sanctions.
China’s representative in Sudan said Beijing is ready to support efforts to rebuild infrastructure and restore areas damaged by the conflict.
Although the $50 million waiver is small compared with Sudan’s total foreign debt of more than $56 billion, analysts say it comes at a critical time as Sudan struggles with inflation, currency collapse, and humanitarian challenges.
The war has displaced millions of people and disrupted essential services, including healthcare, with many facilities no longer operating.
For China, the move strengthens its influence in Sudan, a country strategically located between the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. China has maintained long-standing ties with Sudan, especially through oil and infrastructure investments.
The two countries’ relationship grew from the 1990s when Chinese companies invested heavily in Sudan’s oil sector, particularly after many Western firms left due to sanctions.
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