China will begin to fund conservation overseas, what should developing countries expect?
The country will embed its flagship biodiversity fund in the UN system and a multilateral governance structure.
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Tracking China‘s overseas footprint (2018-2024)
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After deadly attack, Pakistan promises “foolproof security” for Chinese workers
While the government and local communities are keen to put projects back on track, China’s developmental initiative has to confront the brutal reality of Pakistan’s security challenges.
Bringing accountability to overseas development: a comparative perspective from Japanese civil society
Mekong Watch's Toshiyuki Doi shares his views on the similarities between Japanese and Chinese approaches to overseas development
BRI Notebook: The Economics of China’s “Involuted Kings”
A viral WeChat post tries to explain the underlying momentum in China's manufacturing revolution
Tracking the environmental and human rights costs behind transition minerals
While Chinese companies seek to occupy more dominant positions in the global supply chain of critical minerals, they should first confront a glaring governance gap
Roundtable: The Belt and Road at 10
Six experts share their views on what to expect from China’s Belt and Road Initiative as it enters its second decade
10 years on: Has CPEC spurred economic activity in Pakistan?
Recent research shows that CPEC has increased government spending but has limited impact beyond that, raising questions about the BRI’s strategic objectives.
“Time travelers” in Vietnam
A new documentary from Tencent explores the opportunities and challenges faced by a group of Chinese entrepreneurs in Vietnam's burgeoning TikTok retail market.
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?
BRI Notebook: Where is the overseas grievance mechanism for Chinese banks?
An update on the state of play of the much-anticipated mechanism to increase accountability for Chinese banks overseas.