China expands direct renminbi settlement for trade with Africa

11.08.2026

As China’s commercial presence in Africa expands across manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy and digital technology, efficient payment infrastructure is becoming as critical as trade agreements and investment flows.

Stanbic Bank Kenya last week introduced direct renminbi (RMB) settlement through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a development that strengthens Africa-China trade...