Watch this video as Firstpost explains how Ethiopia’s $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport has become the latest battleground in the growing rivalry between Donald Trump’s America and Xi Jinping’s China. Under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia is attempting to transform the mega airport into Africa’s next aviation and trade hub. But as Washington pushes for greater American involvement and Beijing fights to maintain its influence, the project has become a symbol of a much bigger geopolitical contest. With its strategic location, growing economy, and role as the home of the African Union, Ethiopia has become a key prize for global powers competing for influence across Africa. As Trump and Xi battle for a role in shaping the continent’s future, Abiy is trying to turn competition between superpowers into Ethiopia’s biggest opportunity.

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