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China-Ethiopia relations

China and Ethiopia: The Addis Light Train Stuck in Slow Motion

China and Ethiopia: The Addis Light Train Stuck in Slow Motion

By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltan Voros
Sub-Saharan Africa’s first inner-city tram project was hailed as historic in 2015. Seven years later, it faces more problems than ever. 

What Will African Leaders Seek to Gain From Welcoming China’s New Foreign Minister?

What Will African Leaders Seek to Gain From Welcoming China’s New Foreign Minister?

By Yixin Yu and Charlie Zong
A look at the priorities the AU, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin, and Egypt have for their relationships with China.
China Looks to Play More Active Role in Horn of Africa Conflicts

China Looks to Play More Active Role in Horn of Africa Conflicts

By Shannon Tiezzi
Just after his visit to Eritrea, Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the creation of special envoy post for the region, presumably to address the Tigray war.

What Ethiopia’s Ethnic Unrest Means for China

What Ethiopia’s Ethnic Unrest Means for China

By Austin Bodetti
China's massive investments in Ethiopia give it a lot to lose amid renewed sectarian violence.

China and Ethiopia, Part 4: Mekelle Industrial Park

China and Ethiopia, Part 4: Mekelle Industrial Park

By Istvan Tarrosy, Zoltán Vörös, and Seife Hailu Gebreslassie
Ethiopia, with dreams of being a textile and apparel manufacturing hub, is following China's blueprint for industrial parks.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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Is China Undermining Its Own Success in Africa?

Is China Undermining Its Own Success in Africa?

By Brendon J. Cannon
Negative interactions with Chinese companies and individuals are hurting the country’s image in many African countries.

Revisiting Chinese Transportation Projects in Ethiopia

Revisiting Chinese Transportation Projects in Ethiopia

By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltán Vörös
A year later, the authors revisit two major projects in Addis Ababa to see what has changed – and what hasn’t.
The Chinese Railways Remolding East Africa

The Chinese Railways Remolding East Africa

By Nicholas Muller
Chinese-financed transport infrastructure projects are fundamentally changing connectivity in East Africa.

What Will the US-China Trade War Mean for Africa?

What Will the US-China Trade War Mean for Africa?

By Bonnie Girard
The collateral damage and potential opportunities, as seen from Uganda, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.

Why the West Needs to Stop Complaining and Start Engaging China in Africa

Why the West Needs to Stop Complaining and Start Engaging China in Africa

By Pippa Morgan
China is here to stay, and Western and African countries alike should make the most of it.

China and Ethiopia, Part 2: The Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway

China and Ethiopia, Part 2: The Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway

By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltán Vörös
As with the light railway, the reality of the Ethiopia-Djibouti link is dashing high hopes.
China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System

China and Ethiopia, Part 1: The Light Railway System

By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltán Vörös
Time is ticking to repay Ethiopia's light rail debt, which is not going to be easy without making sufficient profit.

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