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The initiative spearheaded by the Chinese government and endorsed by President Xi Jinping in late 2013 aims to improve trade and economic integration across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
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16 October, 2024
Ukraine war
Russia’s overheated economy is squeezing one of its key China trading channels
Investment in Russia’s railways is to be slashed by nearly a third, complicating trade with China, state media reported.
24 Dec 2024 - 3:52AM
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Global South
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China’s ties with Global South show a different world order is possible
23 Dec 2024 - 5:30AM
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China-Africa relations
‘Genuinely popular’: how Africa’s positive opinion of China goes beyond the elite
21 Dec 2024 - 4:17PM
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Hong Kong politics
Xi’s speech tasks Macau and Hong Kong with ‘one country, two systems’ mission
Both cities should take greater advantage of governing principle and convince world of its global appeal, president says at leader’s inauguration.
20 Dec 2024 - 11:44PM
China’s military drills
China, Pakistan wrap up counterterror drills amid concerns over attacks
More than 300 PLA troops took part in the exercise, which was held as Beijing is pressing Islamabad to do more to protect Chinese nationals.
20 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake makes first overseas trip to India – is China a factor?
The visit by President Aruna Kumara Dissanayake to New Delhi is seen as a move by Colombo to seek India’s support for debt-laden Sri Lanka.
17 Dec 2024 - 5:03PM
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Kazakhstan
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Hong Kong and Xinjiang could be the core of Kazakhstan’s China strategy
As the centre of global economic activity shifts from West to East, strengthening ties with China will remain one of Kazakhstan’s top priorities.
16 Dec 2024 - 10:53AM
Defence
Opinion
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Why China’s outreach to Central Asia will only grow
Amid increasing investments and a greater emphasis on security, China’s presence in Central Asia differs from its outreach to other regions.
11 Dec 2024 - 5:44PM
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
To expand TCM use, China to train 1,300 practitioners in belt and road nations
About 1,300 overseas health workers will be part of the first batch to learn about the approach.
9 Dec 2024 - 11:04AM
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Digital currencies
Hong Kong’s crypto faithful favour local regulations, fear ‘unpredictable’ Trump
The chair of the Silk Road Economic Development Research Centre said the city still has a chance to lead in Web3 in the next decade.
7 Dec 2024 - 7:47AM
Kyrgyzstan
How a new railway will extend China’s reach into Central Asia
The 523km line linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan could eventually be extended to the Middle East, South Asia and Europe.
6 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
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Nepal
Nepal’s PM Oli strengthens ties with China, bypassing India
While Oli secured a framework agreement and cash help, his coalition government grapples with debt fears and balancing ties with both China and India.
5 Dec 2024 - 8:18PM
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SCO
Xinjiang eyes closer ties with Pakistan and Central Asia to offset US sanctions
Far west region boosts role as belt and road gateway by opening Pakistan border for the winter and growing ties with Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu.
3 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM
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Xi Jinping
China’s Xi calls for the protection of belt and road interests overseas
In ‘new phase’, belt and road projects need risk control and a mechanism to protect the interests of host countries, Xi says.
3 Dec 2024 - 11:12AM
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Joe Biden
Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit
US president will use the three-day trip to counter China’s influence by highlighting an ambitious US-backed railway project.
3 Dec 2024 - 4:13AM
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China economy
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In a world of tariff threats, China opts to share green tech dividends
China’s ‘new trio’ of EVs, lithium-ion batteries and solar panels represents the trickling down of tech dividends to people across the world.
1 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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China’s military drills
China and Pakistan talk security as they target terrorism against belt and road
Top Chinese military official meets Pakistani counterpart in wake of attacks against Chinese interests in the South Asian country.
28 Nov 2024 - 11:40PM
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Diplomacy
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China offers world an optimistic problem-solving framework
China’s collectivist world view isn’t about undermining individuality but about emphasising interdependence. The idea could reshape global governance.
24 Nov 2024 - 10:31AM
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China trade
Amid US tariff threats, can port in Peru open up new markets for China?
US$3.5 billion Chancay port will initially be able to handle 1 million containers a year.
27 Nov 2024 - 5:33PM
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United States
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World must forge ahead with globalisation, with or without the US
Washington has long resisted efforts to reform the Western-centric international order. Now Trump appears poised to withdraw from it altogether.
23 Nov 2024 - 8:28AM
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US-China relations
Harsh Chinese retaliation against Trump tariffs is unlikely, economist predicts
Beijing has other moves at its disposal, including deepening trade ties with the rest of the world and increasing demand at home.
21 Nov 2024 - 5:47AM
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Climate change
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Cop29 can work with the Belt and Road Initiative for a greener future
Aligning climate action with major economic initiatives is essential to cutting emissions while promoting sustainable development.
20 Nov 2024 - 4:30PM
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China’s military drills
China and Pakistan announce first joint counterterrorism drills in 5 years
The Warrior-8 exercise is announced weeks after the latest deadly suicide attack targeting Chinese workers in the country.
19 Nov 2024 - 7:30PM
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China-Africa relations
Do the Communist Party’s ties in Africa pay economic dividends for China?
China’s Communist Party maintains relations with more than 100 political parties across the continent.
19 Nov 2024 - 5:22PM
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G20
G20 summit begins with Brazilian host laying out ambitious global priorities
Anti-poverty agenda set by Brazil’s leader gains some initial support, but progress is threatened by instability and conflict around the world.
21 Nov 2024 - 6:44AM
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Brazil
Xi Jinping touts shared views with Brazil on Ukraine, other matters ahead of G20
Xi says six-point Ukraine framework gets ‘a positive response from the international community’, even though Zelensky has rejected it.
18 Nov 2024 - 3:33AM
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US-China relations
Apec statement calls for enhanced free trade, climate action
Leaders statement on comes despite deep scepticism on trade from incoming US president-elect Trump.
18 Nov 2024 - 9:29PM
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US-China relations
Xi touts China as globalisation leader, draws contrast with US under Trump
Shared growth stressed on Apec sidelines in Peru as Chinese leader tells CEOs that Beijing’s economic and financial woes can be fixed.
16 Nov 2024 - 7:35AM
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