On November 5, Mr. Antony Herche Damte, Director and Senior Researcher of the Asia-Pacific Research Center at the Ethiopian Institute of Foreign Affairs and a participant in the Seminar on Green Development and International Cooperation for Developing Countries of Shanghai Business School, published an op-ed titled China’s Path to Green Modernization: Lessons in Resilience and Innovation in The Ethiopian Herald. The article has garnered enthusiastic responses.
In his article, Mr. Damte described his first visit to China, particularly Shanghai, where he was deeply impressed by the city’s atmosphere of innovation. Visiting various tech hubs and co-working spaces filled with young entrepreneurs passionately sharing their ideas, he saw firsthand Shanghai’s status as a global hub of scientific and technological innovation. Mr. Damte was struck by the widespread use of digital payments, which highlighted China’s rapid technological advancement. He also noted Shanghai’s commitment to sustainability, with extensive greenery and environmental projects woven into the city’s urban fabric.
Reflecting on his experiences in China, Mr. Damte shared his appreciation for the Chinese government’s focus on renewable energy and environmental practices. He noted that China’s balanced approach to development and environmental protection serves as an inspiring model for other nations. In his view, China’s significant achievements in modernization and dedication to a green economy provide valuable lessons in resilience and adaptability to countries around the world.
The Seminar on Green Development and International Cooperation for Developing Countries, hosted by China’s Ministry of Commerce and organized by Shanghai Business School from October 11 to October 24, welcomed 24 officials from eight countries, including Ethiopia, Jordan, Mauritius, Moldova, Mongolia, Namibia, Nigeria, and Uganda. The seminar featured expert lectures from institutions such as the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, Shanghai University, and the China Railway Shanghai Design Institute. Participants also conducted field visits to Fuzhou City and Pingtan County in Fujian Province. The seminar received high praise, with participants giving an average score of 93.42, including 13 participants awarding scores of 95 or above.
Written by: Li Jingyan
Reviewed by: Chen Wei
