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China–Ethiopia trade tops $13bn as Beijing deepens economic footprint in Africa

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  • Bilateral trade exceeds $13bn, signalling deeper economic integration
  • China cements role as Ethiopia’s top investor and supplier

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Ethiopia’s trade with China has surpassed $13 billion, underscoring a deepening economic partnership between Africa’s second-most populous nation and its largest trading partner.

The milestone reflects steady growth in bilateral commerce and investment flows over recent years, according to a statement from Ethiopia’s Government Communications Service, which described the relationship as a central pillar of the country’s economic strategy.

  • Bilateral trade exceeds $13bn, signalling deeper economic integration
  • China cements role as Ethiopia’s top investor and supplier

 

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - Ethiopia’s trade with China has surpassed $13 billion, underscoring a deepening economic partnership between Africa’s second-most populous nation and its largest trading partner.

The milestone reflects steady growth in bilateral commerce and investment flows over recent years, according to a statement from Ethiopia’s . . .

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