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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu searches information in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, July 19, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education experience back to Ethiopia and teach the ski

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu (R) operates an industrial robot under the guidance of a teacher in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, June 27, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education e

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu poses for a photo at a training base of Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, July 19, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education experience back to Ethiopia a

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu practices calligraphy at his dormitory of Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, June 27, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education experience back to Ethiopia

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu walks to classroom in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, June 27, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education experience back to Ethiopia and teach the skill

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu (R) discusses with a classmate in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, June 27, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education experience back to Ethiopia and tea

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu (L) discusses with doctoral supervisor Mi Jing in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, June 27, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education experience back to

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu (R) tests the coding system of an industrial robot under the guidance of teacher Zhong Ping in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, July 19, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring Chi

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"Laowai" in China | An Ethiopian student's vocational education journey in north China's Tianjin

(240726) -- TIANJIN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tola Tsegaye Alemu (L) adjusts an instrument under the guidance of teacher Zhong Ping in Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, July 19, 2024. Tola Tsegaye Alemu, a 34-year-old Ethiopian, is currently pursuing his doctoral degree at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. He began studying in China in 2019 for his master's degree, and chose to stay on for his doctorate upon graduating in 2022. Tola Tsegaye Alemu's connection with China can be traced back to the time when he met a Luban Workshop teacher from China in Ethiopia. Feeling the impact of vocational education on African youth, he decided to come to China to further his education. "Luban Workshop is a great opportunity for African young people to learn skills. It not only provides training courses but also unique teaching methods," said Tola Tsegaye Alemu. After obtaining his doctorate, he hopes to bring China's vocational education

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Chinese-built logistics hub inaugurated in Ethiopia to promote e-commerce

STORY: Chinese-built logistics hub inaugurated in Ethiopia to promote e-commerce SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:56 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new e-commerce logistics hub in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEMU SIME, Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MESFIN TASEW, CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines STORYLINE: The Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new e-commerce logistics hub in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to meet the surging demands of online shoppers and retailers. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony that took place on Thursday, Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime said the new e-commerce facility aims to streamline operations and inventory management before goods are dispatched to customers. Built by China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Cooperation, the e-commerce logistics hub covers about 15,000 square m

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ETHIOPIA-CHINA-SPONSORED TRAINING PROGRAM-DRIVERS

(230718) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yidnekachew Alemu, a team leader of railway captains, speaks during an interview with Xinhua at Indode Station of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 13, 2023. The 752-km Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway, also known as the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway, is the first electrified trans-boundary railway in Africa, a flagship project under the framework of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-sponsored training program empowers young drivers in Ethiopia" (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

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Ethiopia-Djibouti railway a road to prosperity: Ethiopian minister

STORY: Ethiopia-Djibouti railway a road to prosperity: Ethiopian minister DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEMU, SIME, Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDI ZENEBE, Chief executive officer of the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Share Company 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): GELETA TASEW, Train captain at the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway STORYLINE: The Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway has operated over 1,800 passenger trains with nearly 530,900 passengers during its five and half years of operation, according to the Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics. The 752.7-km railway, also known as the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway, is a landmark railway line connecting Ethiopia and Djibouti and a flagship project under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEMU SIME, Ethiopian Minister of

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Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation

STORY: Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the railway 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEMU SIME, Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDI ZENEBE, Chief executive officer of the EDR 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BEYENE PETROS, Director general of the Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia STORYLINE: Ethiopian experts and policymakers attending a high-level meeting on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. Themed "China-Ethiopia Building Belt and Road," the roundtable meeting brought together senior Ethiopian government officials, Chinese diplomats in Ethiopia, officials from the Ethiopia-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR), heads of different think tanks, as well

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-BRI-COOPERATION

(230701) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime speaks during a high-level meeting themed "China-Ethiopia Building Belt and Road" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 30, 2023. Ethiopian experts and policymakers on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINA-BRI-COOPERATION

(230701) -- ADDIS ABABA, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime takes a train operating along the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 30, 2023. Ethiopian experts and policymakers on Friday hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a mutually beneficial cooperation platform advancing socioeconomic development in Ethiopia and beyond. TO GO WITH "Ethiopian officials, experts hail BRI as mutually beneficial cooperation" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-LONDON MARATHON

(230423) -- LONDON, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan (C), Ethiopia's Alemu Megertu (L) and Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir pose after the women's elite race at 2023 London Marathon in London, Britain, April 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Kenyan, Ethiopian runners win at Xiamen Marathon

STORY: Kenyan, Ethiopian runners win at Xiamen Marathon DATELINE: April 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Xiamen Marathon 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MESERET ABEBAYEHU ALEMU, Winner of the women's race 3. various of the 2023 Xiamen Marathon STORYLINE: Kenyan Philimon Kiptoo Kipchumba claimed the men's title, while Meseret Abebayehu Alemu from Ethiopia took the women's gold in the 2023 Xiamen Marathon on Sunday morning. Kipchumba, who was not leading in the early course, clocked a time of 2:08:04 to cross the finishing line first. Lencho Tesfaye Anbesa from Ethiopia and Omar Ait Chitachen from Morocco took the silver and bronze medals in 2:08:29 and 2:08:59 respectively. The women's title went to Ethiopia's Alemu who clocked 2:24:42, while Gladys Chesir Kiptagelai from Kenya finished second in 2:25:51. Guteni Shone Imana, also from Ethiopia, took the bronze in 2:25:58. SOUNDBITE (English): MESERET ABEBAYEHU ALEMU, Winner of the women's race

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Shimahara comes second at Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Kiyoko Shimahara (front) speeds ahead of Elfenesh Alemu of Ethopia (L in back) and Masako Chiba of Japan (R in back) at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 21 to come second in the Tokyo Women's International Marathon. Alemu finished third and Chiba fourth.

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(2)Takahashi upstaged at Tokyo marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Olympic champion Naoko Takahashi looks exhausted after finishing in second behind Ethiopia's Elfenesh Alemu at the Tokyo International Women's marathon on Nov. 16.

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Ethiopia's Elfenesh Alemu wins Tokyo marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Ethiopian Elfenesh Alemu crosses the finish line at the National Stadium to win the Tokyo International Women's marathon in 2 hours, 24 minutes 47 seconds.

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Takahashi upstaged at Tokyo marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Olympic champion Naoko Takahashi crosses the finish line at the National Stadium to finish in second behind Elfenesh Alemu of Ethiopia in a time of 2:27:21. Takahashi led for much of the race but faded at the 39-kilometer mark and was overtaken by Alemu.

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JOC chief Yagi apologizes for racist remark

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yushiro Yagi (in this file photo) apologizes April 11 for offensive comments he made about African athletes after Kenyan and Ethiopian runners won the April 9 Nagano Marathon races. Yagi, who had said ''I can't stand losing out to blacks,'' explained his remark was ''in no way meant to be a racial slur and in no way reflect my own views or the views of the JOC.'' Kenyan runner Erik Wainaina won the men's marathon, while Elfenesh Alemu of Ethiopia won the women's version of the Nagano Olympic memorial event.

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-LONDON MARATHON 2022

(221002) -- LONDON, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Second place Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya, winner Yalemzerf Yehualaw of Ethiopia and third place Alemu Megertu of Ethiopia (from L to R) celebrate at the awarding ceremony after the women's elite race at 2022 London Marathon in London, Britain, Oct. 2, 2022. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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(SP)BRITAIN-LONDON-LONDON MARATHON 2022

(221002) -- LONDON, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Second place Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya, winner Yalemzerf Yehualaw of Ethiopia and third place Alemu Megertu of Ethiopia (from L to R) celebrate at the awarding ceremony after the women's elite race at 2022 London Marathon in London, Britain, Oct. 2, 2022. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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Shimahara comes second at Tokyo Marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Kiyoko Shimahara (front) speeds ahead of Elfenesh Alemu of Ethopia (L in back) and Masako Chiba of Japan (R in back) at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 21 to come second in the Tokyo Women's International Marathon. Alemu finished third and Chiba fourth. (Kyodo)

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(2)Takahashi upstaged at Tokyo marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Olympic champion Naoko Takahashi looks exhausted after finishing in second behind Ethiopia's Elfenesh Alemu at the Tokyo International Women's marathon on Nov. 16. (Kyodo)

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Takahashi upstaged at Tokyo marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Olympic champion Naoko Takahashi crosses the finish line at the National Stadium to finish in second behind Elfenesh Alemu of Ethiopia in a time of 2:27:21. Takahashi led for much of the race but faded at the 39-kilometer mark and was overtaken by Alemu. (Kyodo)

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Ethiopia's Elfenesh Alemu wins Tokyo marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Ethiopian Elfenesh Alemu crosses the finish line at the National Stadium to win the Tokyo International Women's marathon in 2 hours, 24 minutes 47 seconds. (Kyodo)

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JOC chief Yagi apologizes for racist remark

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yushiro Yagi (in this file photo) apologizes April 11 for offensive comments he made about African athletes after Kenyan and Ethiopian runners won the April 9 Nagano Marathon races. Yagi, who had said ''I can't stand losing out to blacks,'' explained his remark was ''in no way meant to be a racial slur and in no way reflect my own views or the views of the JOC.'' Kenyan runner Erik Wainaina won the men's marathon, while Elfenesh Alemu of Ethiopia won the women's version of the Nagano Olympic memorial event.