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Chinese investment in Ethiopia

The China-Built Addis-Djibouti Railway Gains Steam

The China-Built Addis-Djibouti Railway Gains Steam

By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltan Voros
A new approach to utilizing the potential of the two-country railway line has already been producing several of the desired results. A people-centered turn is yet to come.

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 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’s Infrastructure-Heavy Model for African Growth Is Failing

China’s Infrastructure-Heavy Model for African Growth Is Failing

By Thierry Pairault
In Ethiopia and Kenya, the attractive illusion of the “China model” has had grave financial consequences.

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.

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How the US-China Competition Is Playing out in Romania

How the US-China Competition Is Playing out in Romania

By Andreea Brînză
The U.S. fight against Chinese nuclear and 5G technology in Romania will be an important test case.

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.
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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