A Chinese footwear manufacturer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has significantly impacted the local economy by creating over 8,000 jobs in the past 12 years. As the company plans to expand its operations across East Africa, it highlights the strong friendship between Ethiopia and China and the advantages of Ethiopia's membership in the BRICS bloc of developing nations. A company manager expressed confidence in the future growth prospects, citing supportive international relations and the burgeoning market in the region.
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