Massawa port in Eritrea has a special economic zone and access to waterways that could benefit China’s trade ambitions. Photo: AFP
China hits out at sanctions on new African belt and road partner Eritrea as it focuses on ports
- The US and some European countries have punished Eritrea for its involvement in the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
- The tiny nation is strategically important to China’s attempts to expand its trade, given its proximity to Red Sea, Suez Canal and Europe
Massawa port in Eritrea has a special economic zone and access to waterways that could benefit China’s trade ambitions. Photo: AFP