China has increasingly become a key player in South-South cooperation and offers a practical alternative to traditional North-South development aid models. Unlike conventional aid, which is often tied to political or economic conditions, China’s South-South cooperation emphasizes respect for sovereignty, non-interference, non-conditionality and mutual benefit. This framework allows recipient countries to retain ownership of their development projects and promote partnerships based on equality rather than dependency. For Ethiopia, this model has translated into measurable development outcomes, including industrial expansion, infrastructure modernization, scientific and technological advancement, and urban transformation.

A key feature of China’s South-South cooperation is its demand-driven, ownership-oriented approach. South-South cooperation initiatives respond directly to the priorities formulated by the partner countries. In Ethiopia, this principle has guided the development of industrial parks, infrastructure projects and technological collaborations that are in line with national development strategies. China’s approach integrates technology transfers, capacity building programs and commercial partnerships, strengthening local expertise while ensuring sustainability and strategic alignment with Ethiopia’s long-term plans.

China also emphasizes environmentally sustainable and problem-oriented development. Drawing on domestic experience and global commitments to green growth, South-South cooperation projects are addressing climate change resilience, renewable energy adoption, eco-friendly industrial development and green financing mechanisms. In Ethiopia, these initiatives have facilitated........

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