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Author Archives: Tom Baxter

A Nigerian journalist’s outlook on the Chinese path of development and the future of China-Africa relations

Nigerian journalist Solomon Elusoji was invited to a reporting and study trip in China as part of Beijing’s public diplomacy. He wrote about the experience in a new book.

2022年9月30日 in Africa, BRI in media.

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

2022年8月10日 in Africa, Overseas finance.

“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.

2022年1月17日 in Africa, Energy investment.

Interview: Biodiversity risks and scientific collaboration along the Belt and Road

Prof. Alice Hughes, a biodiversity expert based in China’s Yunnan province, spoke to us about attempts from within the scientific community to measure and assess biodiversity risks along the Belt and Road

2021年11月17日 in Biodiversity.

“No new coal power abroad”: What has Xi’s announcement changed?

President Xi Jinping’s new pledge not only puts the fate of many coal power plants on the line, but also changes the long standing narrative of the BRI

2021年10月1日 in Energy investment.

How China’s support for Belt and Road coal power projects will end

China’s support for coal power around the world is likely to end quietly, without the kind of high-level policy announcement that many have been hoping for, argues Tom Baxter

2021年7月31日 in Energy investment.

Why the UAE?: behind the “central pillar” of China’s Middle East relations

Neither the largest nor most powerful of economies in the region, the UAE has emerged as China’s most important strategic partner in the Middle East. Jonathan Fulton of Zayed University explains why.

2021年5月26日 in Middle East.

BRI and the Philippines’ BBB – where two infrastructure projects meet

President Duterte’s “Build Build Build” infrastructure push is transforming the Philippines’ landscape and its politics. Researchers Jerik Cruz and Hansley Juliano discuss how the “pivot to China” strategy shapes the BBB program and whether recent tensions might change the dynamics.

2021年5月18日 in Southeast Asia.

How China sees the role of the Belt and Road Initiative in the (post) Covid era

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a busy start to the year 2021. His itinerary may tell us how the BRI is being adjusted for new global realities

2021年3月1日 in Foreign aid, Overseas finance.

The winners and losers of the Belt and Road Initiative: from their own perspectives

Belt and Road Through My Village is a new book that listens to the perspectives of those most affected by BRI mega projects

2020年11月30日 in Book reviews.

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Ma Tianjie

Founder/Editor

Ma Tianjie has been involved in policy analysis and environmental advocacy in China for over one and a half decade. He has been a member of the senior management teams at major environmental organizations in China since 2013, and has been a regular commentator of Chinese environmental and policy affairs for Chinese and international media including the Economist, South China Morning Post, China Daily and CGTN. 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.

Tom Baxter

Editor

Tom Baxter advises multiple organizations on their engagement with Chinese overseas investments. 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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