Former minister of state of Ethiopia: Chinese modernization a better development path for African countries

Located on the East African plateau, Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. It is known as the "water tower of East Africa" because of its abundant water resources. In recent years, through such frameworks as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, economic and trade exchanges between China and Ethiopia have been continuously strengthened with flourishing cooperation in various fields. On Jan 1, 2024, Ethiopia became an official member of BRICS, bringing new opportunities for China-Ethiopia cooperation. How will Chinese modernization, which features "harmonious coexistence between man and nature," resonate with Ethiopia, a country abundant in natural resources? Watch the video and listen to the perspective of Teka Gebreyesus Entehabu, former minister of state at Ethiopia's Ministry of Trade and Industry and a PhD student at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development.