Xi Jinping’s trade initiative to link economies into a China-centred trading network is now called the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Simon Song

China must ensure transparency to boost credibility of Belt and Road projects, former US diplomat says

Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative to connect Asia with Africa and Europe has attracted a barrage of criticism
Asia Society Policy Institute vice-president Daniel Russel calls for China to work with host countries to avoid corruption claims and ensure the success of projects

Topic | China economy

Amanda Lee in Beijing

Published: 7:30am, 12 Jul, 2019

Updated: 10:13am, 12 Jul, 2019

Xi Jinping’s trade initiative to link economies into a China-centred trading network is now called the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Simon Song

READ FULL ARTICLE

Amanda Lee

Beijing-based correspondent Amanda Lee covers markets and the economy for the Post, with an interest in China's economic and social landscape. A graduate of the London School of Economics, she joined the Post in 2017 and has previously worked for Thomson Reuters and Forbes.