How do you persuade skeptics to get vaccinated? Trust matters more than information.
That’s what we found by surveying more than 15 countries in five world regions
Belarus forced down a plane because it couldn’t shut down an app
Telegram became a cornerstone of last summer’s anti-government protests
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomats like to talk tough
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?
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 backlash against Western brands may be short-lived
Not everyone in the Chinese government wants to see H&M and other foreign companies canceled
Chinese investment in Africa involves more than megaprojects. Private enterprises also are making their mark.
We looked at the impact of private Chinese investments in seven countries
China and Russia announced a joint pledge to push back against dollar hegemony
Controlling the world’s reserve currency gives the U.S. government a powerful lever to police geopolitical behavior
The pandemic has worsened Africa’s debt crisis. China and other countries are stepping in.
Chinese banks have been restructuring African debt for the past two decades
U.S. policymakers often criticize Chinese investment in Africa. The research tells a more complicated story.
This new series explores what’s really going on in debt relief, infrastructure and other critical issues across the continent.