Selfless dedication

Unfortunately, not everything went as smoothly during the experts group’s mission in Africa. Due to difficult working conditions, on June 21, Luo Xueyi, the group’s rice expert, had to return to China after falling victim to a sudden perianal abscess. While recovering in China, he kept providing technical guidance to Ethiopian partners over the Internet.

When returning to Ethiopia, Luo did not forget to bring with him seven conventional and one hybrid rice varieties which are acutely needed in Ethiopia. On August 4, soon after landing, he rushed to give the rice varieties to his Ethiopian colleagues, despite the strenuous journey and his wounds still not fully healed. Luo’s diligence and enthusiasm gained him the admiration of his Ethiopian colleagues.

Identifying the needs of their Ethiopian counterparts, working tirelessly to address the issues and being brave and wise in the face of hardships, this is the impression Chinese agricultural experts will leave behind them in Ethiopia. Comments to lixiaoyu@chinafrica.cn