While China State Hualong Construction Ghana Ltd (CSHCL) is widely recognized for its expansive infrastructure projects across Ghana, its enduring legacy goes beyond concrete and steel. Through sustained corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the company has built not just roads and hospitals, but strong people-to-people bonds that embody the spirit of China-Ghana friendship.
This message was reinforced during a recent industrial visit by the Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025 cohort to CSHCL’s headquarters in Accra. The visit, led by Paul Frimpong, Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), offered media professionals an in-depth look at how the Chinese enterprise is contributing to Ghanaian society beyond business.
Management of CSHCL, highlighted the company’s deep sense of social responsibility. “As part of the Ghanaian community for nearly four decades, we feel a duty to give back. Our CSR programs are guided by the values of compassion, solidarity, and mutual respect,” they stated.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CSHCL provided vital support, donating over 155,000 Cedis worth of medical supplies, including masks, sanitizers, and medical equipment to institutions such as the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the Ghana Parliamentary Development Department, and TDC Development Company. These efforts played a crucial role in strengthening Ghana’s public health response.
In 2023, following severe flooding from the Akosombo Dam spillway release, Hualong swiftly responded with donations of medical supplies and financial assistance, reaching both affected institutions and displaced students. In 2024, during Ramadan, the company donated food items worth over 53,000 Cedis to support vulnerable Muslim communities.
Such interventions are not isolated events. They reflect a longstanding approach to community engagement, aligned with China’s broader strategy of fostering goodwill and sustainable cooperation in Africa.
“What we witnessed during our visit to Hualong was more than just corporate philanthropy,” said Paul Frimpong. “It was a demonstration of sincere commitment to the well-being of the Ghanaian people. These are the kinds of stories that need to be told to balance the narrative on Chinese enterprises in Africa.”
The Ghana-China Media Fellowship, designed to build the capacity of journalists reporting on Africa-China relations, includes site visits such as this to offer grounded, first-hand understanding of development partnerships. The fellows were encouraged to ask tough questions and critically assess both the benefits and complexities of foreign involvement.
With more than 600 Ghanaian employees, CSHCL has not only contributed to Ghana’s physical development but also become an active participant in its social fabric. Through job creation, local sourcing, and responsive humanitarian outreach, Hualong is helping shape a narrative of shared growth and mutual respect between the two nations.
In the broader context of China-Ghana relations, Hualong’s CSR initiatives serve as a powerful reminder that development is not just about infrastructure—it’s about impacting lives and building trust at the grassroots.
