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Charting the Belt and Road decision making machine

Understanding who makes what decisions in the Belt and Road Initiative, an interview with Dr Thomas Hale

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photo of people walking outdoors Overseas finance

What we know about China’s approach to debt relief: Insights from two decades of China-Africa debt restructuring

History shows that China’s approach to debt relief is ad hoc, and asset seizure is highly unlikely.

Energy investment / Southeast Asia

Incorporating gender into Chinese hydropower development in the Mekong region

Dr Pichamon Yeophantong shares her observations about how Chinese infrastructure companies approach gender in project development

Energy investment

The puzzle of China’s missing solar and wind finance along the Belt and Road (Part 2)

Despite strong domestic performance, the Chinese renewable energy sector’s lack of financial support overseas is multifaceted.

american and chinese flags and usa dollars Overseas finance

How will China handle multiple debt repayment crises?

Domestic commentators provide insight into Chinese thinking on the thorny issue

Losing Steam: China’s Overseas Development Finance in Global Energy

Overseas energy finance from China’s policy banks has been declining since 2017 due to a combination of demand and supply constraints. A rebound in 2020 is unlikely.

2020年5月24日 in Energy investment, Overseas finance.

Covid-19 and Chinese Soft Power in Africa: Q&A with Ambassador David H. Shinn

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso shares his view on how recent events may reshape China-Africa relationship

2020年5月10日 in Africa.

Bring back the “Bandung Spirit” in China-Africa relationship

Chinese scholar Liu Haifang argues that China should re-discover its early embrace of Africa to build a new foundation for China-Africa solidarity.

2020年5月2日 in Africa.

After Guangzhou, 3 things will shape China-Africa “brotherhood”

A quick take on the aftermath of the diplomatic crisis triggered by Guangzhou’s Covid-19 measures targeting African communities

2020年4月20日 in Africa.

The puzzle of China’s missing solar and wind finance along the Belt and Road (Part 1)

New paper sheds light on reasons behind the lack of renewable energy lending from China’s policy banks

2020年4月19日 in Energy investment.

Railpolitik: the strengths and pitfalls of Chinese-financed African Railways

Ethiopia is tapping into both Chinese and Turkish financing for its railway ambitions. The difference illuminates the pros and cons of China’s model of overseas infrastructure development.

2020年3月16日 in Africa, Overseas finance.

Looking at the Belt and Road through the lens of Marxist geography

The Belt and Road is driven by a capitalist logic recognizable to any large economy

2020年2月28日 in Overseas finance.

Belt and Road actors brace for coronavirus shock

The epidemic is already disrupting some BRI operations but SOEs are getting prepared for more long lasting impacts

2020年2月13日 in Editor's note.

How does 2020 bode for China’s overseas investment? A Chinese lawyer’s take

Zhang Jingjing previews legal challenges awaiting a few controversial projects and welcomes a groundbreaking move by China’s Supreme Court

2020年1月17日 in Africa, Latin America.

From Pioneers to Brokers: How a diverse Chinese diaspora facilitates the Belt and Road in Lao

A lively snapshot of those who lubricate deals and exchanges that make the Belt and Road possible

2019年12月20日 in Southeast Asia.

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About us

This blog is started by those who aspire to tell a better story about China’s involvement beyond its borders. We are journalists, campaigners, analysts, scholars and practitioners with years of experience navigating Chinese politics, bureaucracy, finance and their ramifications overseas.

The Team

  • Ma Tianjie
    Founder/Editor
    Ma Tianjie
  • Calvin Quek
    Editor
    Calvin Quek
  • Tom Baxter
    Editor
    Tom Baxter
Ma Tianjie

Ma Tianjie

Founder/Editor

Ma Tianjie has been involved in policy analysis and environmental advocacy in China for over a decade. He also runs Chublic Opinion, a popular Chinese public opinion blog. He was an English major at Peking University and later earned his Master’s degree in environmental policy from American University. His areas of interest include China’s overseas footprint, environmental governance and online public opinion.

Calvin Quek

Calvin Quek

Editor

Calvin is a Visiting Fellow at the Tsinghua University Finance and Development Center, focusing on green finance development in developing countries. He is also head of Greenpeace East Asia’s Sustainable Finance Program and leads its engagement of the financial community. In the past, Calvin served on the Board of the China Carbon Forum, and was the first Executive Director of the Beijing Energy Network. Prior to coming to China, Calvin worked at Citigroup for close to a decade. Calvin has an MBA from Peking University, and an MSc in Wealth Management from Singapore Management University.

Tom Baxter

Editor

Tom Baxter works on climate and energy issues and Chinese overseas investments at China Dialogue. He works in the intersections between journalism and the NGO world and his writing has previously appeared in The Economist, South China Morning Post, China Dialogue, and elsewhere. Tom studied history at the University of Glasgow and Hong Kong University. His interests include China’s increasing global influence and the role of the media as an agent in public debate. He also maintains a keen interest in literature and the Chinese language.

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