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MON · 2026-06-29 · 12:51 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0629-88357
NSR-2026-0629-88357Analysis·EN·Diplomatic
Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China has waived $50 million in interest-free loans to Sudan, according to an agreement signed over the weekend. This waiver, totaling 344 million yuan, comes as Sudan's military-led government faces economic hardship due to a protracted war and Western sanctions.
Marthe van der WolfAl JazeeraFiled 2026-06-29 · 12:51 GMTLean · CenterRead · 2 min
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China has waived $50 million in interest-free loans to Sudan, according to an agreement signed over the weekend. This waiver, totaling 344 million yuan, comes as Sudan's military-led government faces economic hardship due to a protracted war and Western sanctions. The Sudanese Finance Minister welcomed the move, noting China's continued investment during the conflict while Western nations have largely withheld support. This financial relief, though modest compared to Sudan's overall debt, arrives at a time when Khartoum has limited access to international lenders. China's long-standing relationship with Sudan, rooted in oil and infrastructure, appears to be a key factor in this decision.
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Sudan's Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim was added to the US Treasury sanctions list in September 2025.
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China has waived loans worth $50m that it had given to Sudan.
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Western governments have largely held back or imposed sanctions on Sudan.
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The war has shrunk Sudan's economy by roughly 40 percent.
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Sudan owes more than $56bn to external governments or agencies before the war.
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