According to Weah, China allegedly sought Liberia’s involvement in broader political disagreements with the United States—an approach he said he firmly rejected. According to Weah, China allegedly sought Liberia’s involvement in broader political disagreements with the United States—an approach he said he firmly rejected. Despite these arrangements, the overpass bridge projects remained suspended throughout the Weah administration. On September 2, 2025, President Boakai and Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu officially broke ground for the construction of the two overpass bridges in Monrovia. At the groundbreaking ceremony, President Boakai praised China for its continued support, describing the project as critical to easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility.

Source: Front Page Africa January 05, 2026 12:12 UTC