The South China Morning Post published on 17 December 2023 an article titled "China Tests Diplomatic Prowess in Ethiopia as It Rebuilds after Tigray War" by Jevans Nyabiage.
The war in Ethiopia's Tigray Region, where Chinese companies were involved in several large construction and manufacturing projects, was a setback for Chinese engagement in the country. Now that the war is over, China hopes to resume its projects in Tigray and expand its influence throughout the country.