Chinese industrial group Sanlian has completed the registration of its Moroccan subsidiary in the Tangier Tech industrial zone, according to a filing dated August 17, 2026. The registration was confirmed by a note obtained by Barlamane.com, bearing number 2026-044, published on August 18 and dated August 19 in China.
The new entity will oversee a planned automotive project valued at 150.5 million Moroccan dirhams (approximately $15 million). The project is part of Sanlian's strategy to expand its manufacturing footprint in North Africa, leveraging Tangier Tech's infrastructure and proximity to European markets.
Tangier Tech, a major industrial hub developed in partnership with Chinese investors, hosts numerous automotive and manufacturing companies. Sanlian's investment adds to the growing list of Chinese firms establishing operations in Morocco, which has become a key gateway for trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Details on the specific activities of the subsidiary or the timeline for construction have not been disclosed. The registration marks a formal step in the project's implementation.
