Sri Lanka can’t count on China to solve its debt problems Layna Mosley and Peter Rosendorff - September 12, 2022 The country owes a lot of money to a lot of creditors
Debt ceiling battles may hurt the U.S. dollar Stephen B. Kaplan - October 16, 2021 While China is patiently building up credibility, America is spending it down.
A Chinese airport project in Zanzibar floundered. Here’s what the new G-7 infrastructure plan can learn. Veda Vaidyanathan - August 18, 2021 Our analysis of megaprojects reveals where Chinese companies enjoy advantages — and where they fall short
The Cold War is a poor analogy for today’s U.S.-China tensions Jessica Chen Weiss - July 11, 2021 That view ignores China’s deep challenges — and the strength of U.S. diplomacy
Two of China’s Belt and Road projects reveal a flaw in the G-7′s new global financing plan Alvin Camba - June 28, 2021 For some countries, megaprojects have political and infrastructure goals
The G-7 wants to mobilize new global financing as an alternative to China’s multilateral push Jonathan Kay, Christopher Kilby, and Ayse Kaya - June 15, 2021 Our research examines loans from the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomats like to talk tough Yaoyao Dai and Luwei Rose Luqiu - May 11, 2021 We analyzed 20 years of Chinese Foreign Ministry transcripts to track the increase in hostile language
Why do some Muslim-majority countries support China’s crackdown on Muslims? Jonathan Hoffman - May 3, 2021 Western countries have condemned the repression in Xinjiang, but Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt praised China’s efforts to restore ‘safety and security’
China’s Belt and Road Initiative invests in African infrastructure — and African military and police forces Natalie Herbert - April 29, 2021 China is looking to protect its economic investments and build its reputation as a world power
China and Russia announced a joint pledge to push back against dollar hegemony Carla Norrlof - April 8, 2021 Controlling the world’s reserve currency gives the U.S. government a powerful lever to police geopolitical behavior
China and Iran announced a new economic and security partnership. That’s not as alarming as it sounds. Lucille Greer and Esfandyar Batmanghelidj - March 31, 2021 China has similar deals with a number of Middle Eastern countries
Will Chinese funding help strengthen Africa’s climate change response? It’s complicated. Michael Addaney - March 18, 2021 Belt and Road-linked projects could boost infrastructure development — and industrialization
African countries are helping China go green. That may have a downside for Africans. Meredith DeBoom - March 12, 2021 Namibians could pay the price for cleaner energy in China.
These two African railway megaprojects tell us a lot about China’s development model Maria Adele Carrai - March 4, 2021 Surprisingly, local rules matter more than Chinese government guidelines
15 countries just signed the world’s largest trade pact. The U.S. isn’t one of them. Kristen Hopewell - November 15, 2020 Will the U.S. economy suffer as nations in the Asia-Pacific region get closer?
How China and Germany became partners on technical standardization Sarah Eaton and Daniel Fuchs - November 15, 2020 The U.S. is waging war on China’s tech sector. Germany chose another route.
The State Department says the Chinese Communist Party controls Chinese companies. It’s not that simple. Meg Rithmire - September 7, 2020 State-funded Chinese firms at times actually subvert Beijing’s interests.
Trump’s decision to pull U.S. out of WHO will boost China’s influence Yanzhong Huang - June 22, 2020 The organization will probably look to Beijing for funding and leadership support
Trump says the U.S. will pull out of the World Health Organization. China will happily fill the void. Daniel Nexon and Alexander Cooley - April 14, 2020 Trump complains that China has “total control” over the WHO, but his action will probably increase China’s influence.
Covid-19 reveals how China’s internal politics now affect the whole world Andrew Mertha - March 6, 2020 What happens in Wuhan doesn’t stay in Wuhan
China already leads 4 of the 15 U.N. specialized agencies — and is aiming for a 5th Shing-Hon Lam and Courtney J. Fung - March 3, 2020 Beijing is campaigning to lead the global intellectual property agency
The U.S. and China finally signed a trade agreement. Who won? Jiakun Zhang - January 20, 2020 Here’s why neither side got what it wanted
How the U.S.-Iran conflict could help China and Russia David Edelstein - January 13, 2020 Will preoccupation with Iran shift U.S. attention away from other urgent concerns?
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met again this month. Here are 4 things to know about Sino-Indian relations. Yogesh Joshi - October 21, 2019 Border tensions and India’s moves in Kashmir gave the two leaders plenty to discuss
Why are there anti-China protests in Central Asia? Bradley Jardine - October 16, 2019 The region is important to Beijing’s security strategy
Is China’s influence at the United Nations all it’s cracked up to be? Courtney J. Fung - October 6, 2019 Here are five things to know
Hong Kong waits for Beijing’s next move. Here’s what the experts say. Jessica Weiss - August 15, 2019 Why a military intervention could be costly on many fronts
Pakistan’s leader Imran Khan meets President Trump this week. Here’s what to expect. Asfandyar Mir - July 21, 2019 Strained relations or not, there’s a lot at stake for both countries.
How Huawei could survive Trump Jordan Link - June 9, 2019 In Africa, basic connectivity needs and lower prices may outweigh security concerns.
Beijing is counting on its massive Belt and Road Initiative. But are Chinese firms on board? Xiaojun Li and Ka Zeng - May 14, 2019 Our findings suggest this will be a tough sell.
The E.U. will start screening foreign investment. Here’s the full story. Sophie Meunier - April 10, 2019 Concerns about Chinese investment may be overrated, however.
Why it’s so hard for the U.S. to have a coherent China policy Brandon Yoder - January 17, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82666" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman walks by a Beijing
Will Donald Trump get to pick the next president of the World Bank? Maybe not. Geoffrey Gertz - January 10, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82376" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Jim Yong Kim, president of the
Water is getting scarcer. Is foreign investment making the problem worse? Meir Alkon - December 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81855" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Toxic froth from industrial pollution floats
A more assertive Beijing raises new questions for U.S.-China relations David Edelstein - October 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79370" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump and Chinese President Xi
What the Trump administration’s confrontational approach misses about China Scott Kastner, Margaret Pearson, and Chad Rector - October 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78824" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping walks past
The U.S. and China are playing a dangerous game. What comes next? Stacie Goddard - October 3, 2018 U.S. and Chinese warships played a dangerous game of chicken
The Trump administration wrongly assumed China would capitulate in a trade war. What happens now? David Lake and Jessica Chen Weiss - September 24, 2018 The United States and China are at war over trade.
Xi Jinping pledged $60 billion for Africa. Where will the money go? Winslow Robertson and Lina Benabdallah - September 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77825" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping stands with
Belt and Road projects direct Chinese investment to all corners of the globe. What are the local impacts? Richard Bluhm, Michael Tierney, Bradley Parks, Austin Strange, Axel Dreher, and Andreas Fuchs - September 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77562" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A worker uses a blowtorch at
Worried about tariffs? Trade blocs are the real danger to the U.S. and China. David Lake - August 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77060" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Containers are stacked at a port
China’s power in the Middle East is rising Jonathan Fulton - August 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76548" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, crown
The Arctic is melting. Here’s why cooperation and diplomacy get so complicated. Vanessa Lide and Kelly McFarland - July 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76150" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A path remains after the Finnish
What just happened in Pakistan’s election? And what happens next? Asfandyar Mir - July 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76093" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party greet
Xi Jinping is visiting Africa this week. Here’s why China is such a popular development partner. Deborah Bräutigam - July 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76016" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Well-wishers holding flags wait for the
Trump’s tariffs aren’t the biggest trade problem. Will China step up to protect the WTO? Karen Alter - June 18, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74603" align="aligncenter" width="960"] MG cars produced by SAIC Motor
China is investing seriously in Latin America. Should you worry? - January 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_68418" align="aligncenter" width="960"] From left: El Salvador Foreign Minister
China’s three new economic challenges for the U.S. Roselyn Hsueh - November 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66167" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump and Chinese President Xi
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ opens up new business in Africa — for both the U.S. and China Janet Eom - July 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59157" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands
China is trying to pull Middle East countries into its version of NATO Jonathan Fulton - June 21, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60134" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The daily flag-lowering ceremony at sunset
What Africans think about China’s influence in their countries Kim Yi Dionne - October 28, 2016 It's mostly good.
Hey, Putin, have you seen how much China is investing in Ukraine? Samuel Ramani - July 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27756" align="aligncenter" width="982"] Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) greets
How to stop worrying and love the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Raj Desai and James Vreeland - April 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23427" align="aligncenter" width="644"] Chinese President Xi Jinping and his