Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang took centre stage this week at a gala commemorating the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival, celebrating not only cultural ties but also underscoring the enduring and expanding partnership between Ghana and China. The event, hosted by Chinese energy firm Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Ltd. in Tema on February 16, 2026, became a platform for inspiring reflections on decades of bilateral cooperation and future collaboration.
In her address, the vice president warmly extended springtime greetings to the Chinese community in Ghana and local partners, noting that the Year of the Horse celebration is emblematic of renewal, unity and shared hopes for prosperity. She reiterated that bilateral relations, first established in 1960, have matured from formal diplomacy to encompass deep everyday engagements across education, trade, infrastructure and industry. “Development is shaped not only by infrastructure but also by people, culture and mutual respect,” she emphasised.
Opoku-Agyemang praised Sunon Asogli Power for nearly twenty years of contributions to Ghana’s energy sector, particularly its role in stabilising electricity supply during critical periods. In response, company chairman Wang Jinxiao expressed gratitude for Ghana’s supportive investment environment and unveiled plans for expanding into renewable energy solutions – including solar and wind projects and introducing electric vehicles to support the nation’s energy transition agenda.
This year’s Spring Festival celebration came at a moment when Ghana-China relations are experiencing new momentum. Beyond cultural festivities, both governments have set ambitious goals for cooperation across multiple sectors:
- Trade and Investment: Bilateral trade between Ghana and China hit a record $14.1 billion in 2025, marking nearly 20 % growth year-on-year and reinforcing China’s position as one of Ghana’s largest trading partners.
- Strategic Partnership: In 2024, Ghana and China elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, sparking expanded engagement in energy, digital technology, and trade facilitation under broader continental frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- Infrastructure and Development: Chinese firms have played significant roles in landmark projects, including energy installations and road networks – aligned with Ghana’s development agenda and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Experts and diplomats note that Ghana–China ties extend well beyond commerce. Former Ghanaian Ambassador to China Anani Demuyakor recently highlighted expanding people-to-people exchanges, investment flows, and tourism, with Chinese enterprises actively engaging in local communities and workforce development.
This spring celebration also serves as a reminder of how cultural diplomacy, such as holiday observances and educational exchanges, fortifies mutual understanding between nations. As both sides look ahead, Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, mutual benefit and alignment with national development goals, while China continues to be a vital partner in Ghana’s growth story.
As Ghana and China celebrate tradition and partnership this Spring Festival, leaders on both sides signal a shared resolve to deepen cooperation – not only nurture economic progress but also strengthen institutional ties, foster innovation and build resilient foundations for future generations.
With robust trade figures, expanding strategic collaborations, and community-level engagement, the Ghana–China partnership remains a vibrant and evolving model of cross-continental cooperation in the 21st century.
