BRI Notebook: The Economics of China’s “Involuted Kings”
A viral WeChat post tries to explain the underlying momentum in China’s manufacturing revolution
Can a Chinese-led multilateral initiative help unlock more sustainable infrastructure in the Global South?
The MCDF has made its first grant in Africa. What role can this new institution play in the life cycle of infrastructure financing in developing countries?
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
“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.
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.
How one think tank represents evolving thinking on BRI infrastructure investments
Chinese think tank CREEI wants to spearhead a new approach to planning China’s overseas 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.
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