On the Ethiopian plateau, the Roof of Africa, Addis Ababa's skyline is no longer just shaped by mountains, but also by the African Union Conference Center, built with China's assistance.

"By looking at the African Union project, you will find the various interpretations of it. It interprets the civilization, the culture and unity of Africa, and the vision of the development and reform of Africa. At the same time, it also exemplifies the firm partnership between China and Africa," said Fantahun Hailemichael, the project coordinator of the AU Conference Center.