Ethiopia’s State Minister for Economic Cooperation, Semereta Sewasew, called China a \\"key blueprint\\" for African progress during an exclusive interview at the Boao Forum for Asia 2024. 🌐 \\"China’s rapid growth in tech and finance offers lessons we can adapt,\\" she told CGTN, highlighting Ethiopia’s eagerness to collaborate with Beijing in these sectors.
The remarks come as African nations increasingly look to diversify partnerships beyond traditional Western allies. With China investing heavily in Ethiopia’s infrastructure – including railways and industrial parks – Addis Ababa sees tech transfer as the next frontier 🚀 in cross-continental cooperation.
\\"This isn’t about copying,\\" Sewasew clarified. \\"It’s about adapting strategies that respect our unique challenges.\\" From mobile payment systems to renewable energy projects, Ethiopia aims to leverage Chinese expertise while maintaining its autonomy – a balance that could redefine South-South collaboration. 💡
