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Article
China in Africa: A Partner or Patron Ethiopia in Focus
Author(s)
Gashaw Ayferam Endaylalu
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2134/2018.06.002
Affiliation(s)
Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
ABSTRACT
This study examined
Africa-China relation by taking the post-1991 Sino-Ethiopia relations as a case
study, in light of patron-client relationship. Methodologically, the study
employed qualitative research methodological approach and case study research
design. Accordingly, the study has used secondary source of data collected from
books, journal articles, government reports, and other pertinent internet
sources. Given the data gathered are qualitative; the study employed
qualitative data analysis techniques specifically document and discourse analysis.
The findings of the study show that although both countries evoked the rhetoric
altruistic principles of strategic partnership, mutual benefit and win-win
cooperation, Ethio-China relation is asymmetrical. Party-to-party relations is
more apparent and thus from the Ethiopia aspect, regime sustenance is prior
agenda than State sustenance and interest. This foreshadows patron-clientelism.
This study, therefore, suggests the need of pragmatic engagement and adoption
of countering strategy of patronage and “clientelism”. Falling to do so would
mean blessing “clientelism”.
KEYWORDS
patron-client, development partner, China, Africa, Ethiopia
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