May 28, 2026

The Sino-Moroccan Green Partnership in the Shadow of the Iran War

Amanda Chen

"The convergence of Rabat’s green ambition and Chinese technological know-how fostered a growing Sino-Moroccan partnership aimed at bolstering Beijing’s energy resilience while accelerating the Kingdom’s path toward decarbonization. As the conflict in Iran continues to test global resilience, Chinese renewable projects in Morocco retain prospective value, but remain structurally limited to temper Rabat’s vulnerability to Gulf energy disruptions. Despite these constraints, Chinese firms embedded in the local ecosystem are well-positioned to benefit from Morocco’s emergence as a critical node in the rerouting of global trade."

Amanda Chen, ChinaMed Research Fellow, has authored an article for the Stimson Center regarding Chinese green investments in Morocco and its impacts on trade, energy, and supply chain dynamics.

Read the full article here.

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This project is realized with the support of the Unit for Analysis, Policy Planning and Historical Documentation - Directorate General for Political Affairs and International Security of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in accordance with Article 23 ‒ bis of the Decree of the President of the Italian Republic 18/1967.
The views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Published with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation pursuant to art. 23-bis of Presidential Decree 18/1967. The views expressed in this publication are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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