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A clear reading of Africa & China starts with the economic and diplomatic relationship between African states and China. The most important recurring dimensions are trade, infrastructure, development finance, investment, FOCAC and the political frameworks that shape China-Africa cooperation. It differs from general Diplomacy because the emphasis instead falls on concentrating on a specific external partnership with a distinctive finance, infrastructure and trade dimension.

Economy

Ethiopia and China agree direct currency swap to boost trade

October 7, 2026, 3:47 PM

Ethiopia has secured a currency swap agreement with China, enabling trade in Ethiopian Birr and Chinese Yuan as both countries seek to deepen economic ties and address foreign exchange shortages.