Ethiopian and Rwandan community football teams in Guangzhou

About the Community

A shared home for Ethiopians living across China

The Ethiopian Community in China brings together students, professionals, business people, families, and long-term residents across major Chinese cities.

The community overview highlights shared purpose, leadership structure, and city-level coordination that help members stay informed, connected, and supported across China.

Purpose

Mission and vision shaped around connection, support, and belonging

Mission

To connect Ethiopians across China through trusted communication, practical support, cultural belonging, and close coordination with the Embassy of Ethiopia in Beijing.

Vision

A confident and well-connected Ethiopian community in China that supports its members, preserves identity, and builds stronger Ethiopia-China people-to-people ties.

Community cultural exchange visual

Community Character

The community serves students, professionals, traders, and families with a structure that balances national coordination and local city support. It is designed to strengthen communication, participation, and a sense of belonging for Ethiopians living across China.

Leadership Structure

How the community is organized

1

General Assembly

Community-wide representation

Provides the broad community mandate, raises priorities from members, and reviews annual direction.

2

Executive Committee

National coordination team

Leads strategy, coordination, partnerships, and communication across the community platform.

3

City Coordinators

Local delivery and outreach

Support members on the ground, organize local events, and relay city-level needs to the executive team.

Community Leadership

One national structure, with Guangzhou under AECC

Browse the national AECC and its Guangzhou organization as a compact directory or switch to the reporting structure.

All AECC and AECCG leaders are shown below.

AECC · National 5 leaders

Association of Ethiopian Community in China

The national leadership coordinating and representing the Ethiopian community across China.

Senior leadership

Mr. Aschalew Belay (Lewis) — President, AECC

President

Mr. Aschalew Belay (Lewis)

Dr. Sinkinesh Atale — Vice President, AECC

Vice President

Dr. Sinkinesh Atale

Executive officers

Dr. Zelalem Abathun Mehari (PhD)

General Secretary
Dr. Zelalem Abebe (PhD)

Audit and Inspection
Mr. Michael Bashaye

Public Relation

AECCG · Guangzhou 4 leaders

Association of Ethiopian Community in China, Guangzhou

The Guangzhou leadership serving the local community under the national AECC structure.

Guangzhou organization under AECC

Senior leadership

Mr. Yosef Bogale — President, AECCG

President

Mr. Yosef Bogale

Mr. Girum Assefa — Vice President, AECCG

Vice President

Mr. Girum Assefa

Executive officers

Mr. Abrham Besene

General Secretary
Mr. Fuad Oljirra

Audit and Inspection

Community Gallery

Recent community programs and cultural moments

Ethiopia-Rwanda friendly match

Stage performance

Cultural exchange

Community workshop

Forum address

Music performance

Stay Informed

Follow community updates and official guidance

Use this site to learn about community coordination, read recent news, and find embassy guidance before contacting the relevant office.

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