Relations resumed in August 2006 when Chad ended its relationship with Taiwan and pledged adherence to the One China Policy.

By 1965, Tombalbaye's anti-Muslim policies increased opposition to his government and led to an extended civil war, which further damaged the economy.

[5] During this time, The People's Republic of China supported the Chadian National Union (CNU), a revolutionary group opposed to the French-backed government.

These funds contributed to many projects to improve Chad's infrastructure, including the National Assembly Building and medical facilities.

[7] In August 1997, Chad switched its diplomatic relations back to Taiwan[6]: 347  as it received financial support in the form of a US$125 million loan, which was used for the construction of infrastructures such as roads and water distributions systems.

[9] Other analysts emphasized the attraction of trade and investment deals from China in exchange for oil and other raw materials from Chad.

[11] Minister of Foreign Affairs James Huang said that President Idriss Déby of Chad had engaged in secret meetings with China to ask for intervention in the conflict on its border.

More recently, Xi Jinping has offered China's assistance to Chad in strengthening its counter-terrorism efforts to ensure stability.

In China, Chadians and other Africans have been evicted from their residences, repeatedly tested for COVID-19, and forced to isolate based on their race.

[15] In response, Zhao Lijian, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, issued conciliatory remarks calling for unity.

Some describe China as a rising hegemon that sees Africa as a means of exerting its diplomatic and political influence in the world order.

Whereas nations like Chad reap clear economic benefits in the form of numerous infrastructure programs funded by Chinese developmental assistance, China acquires much needed natural resources and new markets for its products.

The World Bank provided a loan on the condition that most of the money generated by the pipeline would be used to alleviate poverty among the people of Chad.

In September 2007, China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) reached an agreement with Chad to work together on the US$1 billion Rônier project.

The refinery produces 20,000 barrels a day of gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil, and its associated power system supplies electricity to the capital, allowing Chad to become more self-sufficient in energy.

[34] Other projects include a cement factory in Baore, which was completed in 2011 and is expected to cut infrastructure costs by manufacturing the product domestically.

In 2011, Chad also signed a US$919 million deal with the Chinese Engineering Corporation (CAMC) to build a new international airport in Djermaya and the 40 km road to connect it to N’Djamena; the project is ongoing.

[37] In the agricultural sector, China has supplied farm machinery, fertilizers, seed, and technical expertise to help with the production of cotton and food.