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Miriam Driessen
Author of 'Tales of Hope, Tastes of Bitterness: Chinese Road Builders in Ethiopia'
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Dec 13, 2019
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Miriam Driessen, "Tales of Hope, Tastes of Bitterness: Chinese Road Builders in Ethiopia" (Hong Kong UP, 2019)
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Miriam Driessen, author of 'Tales of Hope, Tastes of Bitterness: Chinese Road Builders in Ethiopia', discusses the bitterness and lack of support experienced by Chinese road builders in Ethiopia. She explores the varied experiences and aspirations of Chinese workers, the resistance and agency of African workers, and the complexities of Chinese presence in Africa. The podcast also delves into the role of local state courts in regulating Chinese presence and the day-to-day experiences on the ground in Ethiopia.
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