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Chinese Investors Eye ICT Sector as Major Aluminum Plant Launches in Ethiopia

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Chinese Investors Eye ICT Sector as Major Aluminum Plant Launches in Ethiopia
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Chinese investors are expanding their presence in Ethiopia as Xinye Special Steel launches a major aluminum plant and two technology firms express interest in the nation's ICT sector.

  • Xinye Special Steel has completed preparations and commenced operations at its electrolytic aluminum plant.
  • The aluminum facility is located in the Gada Special Economic Zone, roughly 65 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa.
  • The plant has an annual production capacity of 180,000 tons to reduce reliance on imported aluminum.
  • Henan Huaxi Furnace Refractory Co. and Shenzhen Success Electronics participated in high-level discussions with the EIC regarding ICT investments.
  • Shenzhen Success Electronics, established in 2004, specializes in LCD screens, touch panels, and integrated display modules.
  • Henan Huaxi Furnace Refractory holds over 50 proprietary patents and has market experience in Turkey, Russia, and India.
  • The Ethiopian Investment Commission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting foreign investors from initial setup to commercial expansion.