Inside a Chinese megafactory in Ethiopia: Can investment turn the country into a manufacturing hub?
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The Economist
19d ago· 1 min readenNews
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This article from Drum Tower's film club explores a Chinese-owned megafactory in Ethiopia. As China's economy slows, Ethiopian investors are attracted by low labor costs, a young workforce, and favorable politics. The piece examines whether Chinese investment can help Ethiopia become a global manufacturing hub.
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· 3 pulledAs China's economy slows, many investors are looking abroad.
For some, Ethiopia—with its low labour costs, young workforce, and sympathetic politics—seemed like the ideal place to spend.
Can Chinese investors help Ethiopia become a factory of the world?
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, can Chinese investors help Ethiopia become a factory of the world?
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