China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group
| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction, Engineering, Agriculture |
| Headquarters | China |
Area served | International (including Chad, Sudan, Serbia) |
| Products | Construction services, Agricultural investments |
China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group (CSI) is a construction enterprise from China that focuses on international engineering projects in countries such as Chad, Serbia, and beyond. The company often executes foreign aid assignments commissioned by the Chinese government and plays a significant role in agricultural investments, particularly as a leading cotton investor in Sudan.
Chad
In Chad, CSI serves as a principal construction contractor, engaging in various projects spanning technical and agricultural fields. By 2011, it was among three Chinese firms actively involved in these sectors within the country.
One prominent project completed is the House of Women, a $12 million facility funded through foreign aid, which opened its doors in March 2015. This center includes a conference hall with seating for 500, meeting rooms, administrative offices, and leisure areas, officially inaugurated in the presence of Chad’s First Lady.
Sudan
CSI’s early involvement in Sudan included building an agricultural technology demonstration center located in Faw, Qedarif, which was financed by Chinese foreign assistance and completed by April 2011. Subsequently, the company announced two substantial agricultural ventures. The first involved acquiring rights to develop 67 square kilometers under the Rahad Irrigation Scheme in May 2012, with an overall plan to cultivate 667 square kilometers dedicated to cotton farming across multiple Sudanese states.
Serbia
Within Europe, CSI secured a $333.74 million contract for constructing sections of the Belgrade–Pozega Highway in Serbia. This project began in 2014 and was slated for completion by 2017. Additionally, China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group is investigating opportunities to develop and commercialize Ponikve Airport and intends to collaborate on establishing exclusive hotel facilities in Tara Mountain.