A statistical analysis of Chinese immigrants in traditional destinations in Africa, such as Mauritius, Madagascar, Réunion, and South Africa reveals that the number of Chinese immigrants has increased steadily since the Second World War. Specifically, one can notice three characteristics: there are three peaks of influx of Chinese immigrants; the gender ratio of Chinese immigrants has gradually become more balanced; the number of Chinese passport holders has decreased among the older generation. In recent years, a great number of Chinese immigrants have returned to China, but it is only a temporary phenomenon. As China-Africa economic relations are now moving from a trade-based cooperation to a multi-faceted one of trade, investment, and finance, the China-Africa production capacity cooperation-induced investment is strengthened. Meanwhile, China-Africa people-to-people and cultural exchanges are promoted, and most African countries still choose to adopt a lenient immigration policy. Consequently, the number of Chinese immigrants in Africa will continue to grow.