BRI Notebook: Why does the developing country status matter to China?
Guo Yu shows the complexity of grouping countries based on their developmental status
Interview: Working with Chinese companies on land acquisition and involuntary resettlement for project development
Dr. Luke Long explains how resettlement is done in international development projects and why apply higher standards will ultimately pay off
Re-imagining the “debt crisis” in Africa
Development Reimagined’s Jade Scarfe argues that thinking about debt to Chinese and Western creditors from the debtor perspective presents new ways forward
BRI Notebook: “Racism for Sale”
With economic ties ever growing between China and Africa, new business opportunities are emerging. The pressing question is: what kind of ethical guardrails do you put around such new businesses?
From project financing to debt restructuring: China’s role in Sri Lanka’s debt situation
A brief review of Chinese lending history shows China’s understanding of Sri Lanka’s situation and its potential to shape debt restructuring for the island nation in crisis.
Governance, debt and war: reassessing Chinese aid in the Western Balkans
Ana Krstinovska shares her critical take on Chinese development assistance in the region in the wake of the post-pandemic economic situation and the war in Ukraine.
Agriculture for food plus agriculture for wealth: China-Africa agriculture cooperation in new cycles
2022 marks the beginning of the three-year China-Africa Cooperation cycle and China’s five-year plan cycle for International Agriculture Cooperation. What do they mean for China’s agricultural aid and investment in the African continent?
Beyond the 2021 numbers: an evolving Belt and Road
A look at some of the nuances of 2021 Belt and Road investment and construction deals data
Europe’s Global Gateway: To Where?
EU initiative needs a strong narrative if it is to compete with BRI’s influence
“Stepping up” Chinese solar and wind investment in Africa: an interview with Dr Shen Wei
China wants to increase renewable investments in Africa, but how can it turn around years of energy investment flowing into fossil fuel and big hydro? Dr. Shen Wei shares his views.
Sino-Pakistan relations: The changing dynamics of the CPEC
Sheraz Aziz argues that Beijing must find a way to engage with all the political parties and stakeholders to make CPEC work