With its distinct and relatively independent economic growth model, Ethiopia has a key role to play in the overall development of the African continent. As an African nation never colonized by a foreign power, it offers a rare perspective on how foreign investment, particularly from nations like China, can be used to help foster sustainable development.
The latest book on China's position in the world this century offers a nuanced picture of the country's strengths and weaknesses.
Jonathan Fenby believes China's domestic challenges will make it difficult for it to play a wholly dominant role in the global economy. The veteran China commentator, who was speaking before the publication of his new book, Will China Dominate the 21st Century?, says the country has a number of key weaknesses - particularly in relation to the United States - holding it back.
Internationally-renowned writer says the continent needs China to make things happen
China and Africa take significant strides in exchange of ideas
Investment in infrastructure projects makes real difference to communities, says expert
African nations must forge their own development path, says expert
Ugandan academic says African leaders have learnt not to put all eggs in one basket
China has a 'deepening and more sophisticated relationship with many African countries'
South African academic says anxieties about china are misguided
An academic looking at Chinese-African business connections says he can hear music playing
Country will be the only one in emerging-markets bloc to break out of middle-income trap: Economist
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