Recent cases of China-Africa cooperation in steel structure products highlight China’s broader industrial investments in Africa. Chinese companies have been actively involved in African infrastructure development, including industrial parks, manufacturing facilities, and construction projects. For example, China has introduced the industrial park model to various African nations, fostering industrial upgrades and diversification. These projects often involve steel structures used in factories, logistics hubs, and other infrastructure essential for Africa's modernization goals.

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in 2024 emphasized expanding industrial and trade cooperation, with specific focus on infrastructure and construction sectors, including steel. China is a key investor in Africa, having invested over $40 billion in a range of industries, including construction, with significant involvement from private enterprises. These investments have helped create over 1 million jobs and contributed to Africa’s industrialization and economic diversification.

This cooperation is part of China’s strategy to help African nations achieve modernization by providing infrastructure, technological know-how, and capital, which includes the steel structure sector that supports both industrial and commercial projects.