Existing studies and scholars are keen on the influx of Chinese migrants and their implications for Africa's economy (Asongu and Ssozi, Journal of African Business 17:33–51, 2016; Dankwah and Valenta, The Journal of Modern African Studies 57:1–29, 2019; Kayizzi-Mugerwa, Southern African Journal of Policy and Development 6:5, 2022; van Boekel, T., Schutjens, V., & Zoomers, A. (2022). Can the Dragon Make the Lion Breathe Fire? The Links of Chinese Entrepreneurs in the Addis Ababa Economy. The European Journal of Development Research, 1–22.). However, there has been little research on market women's perceptions of the influx of Chinese traders, particularly in Ghana. This is significant because, while the Chinese presence has had positive effects (Asongu and Ssozi, Journal of African Business 17:33–51, 2016; Dankwah and Valenta, The Journal of Modern African Studies 57:1–29, 2019; Kayizzi-Mugerwa, Southern African Journal of Policy and Development 6:5, 2022), it has also caused resentment among indigenous traders, resulting in boycott threats, violent incidents, and the intervention of higher authorities (Kayizz-Mugerwa, 2022). As a result, the purpose of this study is to investigate market women's perceptions of the growing number of Chinese traders, as well as whether market women possess unique competencies that enable them to thrive in business. Opportunity-based entrepreneurship theory was used as a theoretical framework. Using a qualitative research approach, specifically interviews, this study fills a gap in the literature regarding market women's perceptions of the influx of Chinese and the unique competencies they possess to succeed in business. The information gathered was analyzed using content analysis. The study's findings have implications to help policymakers support market women in developing the competencies they need to run their businesses more effectively.