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- Part of the reason for Beijing’s presence in the region is the pressing need to resolve its overcapacity problem, such as in the steel and concrete industries
- More than this, the belt and road strategy is also seeking to facilitate the flow of trade and investment with the Gulf, writes Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
An agreement between India and Japan to help Sri Lanka develop Colombo Port fuels speculation they are planning a deeper challenge to Chinese influence in the region.
An agreement between India and Japan to help Sri Lanka develop Colombo Port fuels speculation they are planning a deeper challenge to Chinese influence in the region.
The man who led the Philippines to victory when a court in The Hague ruled against Beijing’s claims wants a tougher stand by Manila.
The man who led the Philippines to victory when a court in The Hague ruled against Beijing’s claims wants a tougher stand by Manila.
With a blossoming economy and strategic location, the archipelago has much to offer Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitious plan to grow global trade.
With a blossoming economy and strategic location, the archipelago has much to offer Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitious plan to grow global trade.
CPEC is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative but runs through Balochistan, which is riven by Islamist, sectarian, and separatist insurgencies.
CPEC is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative but runs through Balochistan, which is riven by Islamist, sectarian, and separatist insurgencies.
Initiative could encourage a meeting of minds on requirements for new plane type, Boeing marketing chief says.
Initiative could encourage a meeting of minds on requirements for new plane type, Boeing marketing chief says.
China’s ambitious infrastructure-funding project is a reflection of the country’s vision of itself and a way to ensure the stability of its neighbours.
China’s ambitious infrastructure-funding project is a reflection of the country’s vision of itself and a way to ensure the stability of its neighbours.
China’s stimulus measures have stabilised the financial system and helped struggling local governments, rather than kick-started another growth cycle. Expect similar measures in the coming years, as Beijing seeks to maintain economic stability.
China’s stimulus measures have stabilised the financial system and helped struggling local governments, rather than kick-started another growth cycle. Expect similar measures in the coming years, as Beijing seeks to maintain economic stability.
The Indonesian business environment is vastly different from China’s hierarchical one, making it imperative for mainland investors to overcome cultural differences so they can succeed in the country long term.
The Indonesian business environment is vastly different from China’s hierarchical one, making it imperative for mainland investors to overcome cultural differences so they can succeed in the country long term.
Report by Asia Society warns that Chinese officials’ ‘laissez-faire’ attitudes mean projects are not being properly vetted.
Report by Asia Society warns that Chinese officials’ ‘laissez-faire’ attitudes mean projects are not being properly vetted.
From the second half of this year, the bank will pilot financing in currencies such as the Indian rupee and the Indonesian rupiah, Danny Alexander, its vice-president, said on Monday in Hong Kong.
From the second half of this year, the bank will pilot financing in currencies such as the Indian rupee and the Indonesian rupiah, Danny Alexander, its vice-president, said on Monday in Hong Kong.
Joyce Msuya of the UN Environment Programme is full of praise for Beijing’s success in tackling air pollution but says there is work still to be done.
Joyce Msuya of the UN Environment Programme is full of praise for Beijing’s success in tackling air pollution but says there is work still to be done.
China woos one of Europe’s poorest countries with trade, gifts and loans.
China woos one of Europe’s poorest countries with trade, gifts and loans.
Demand for housing pushes rental yield in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh to 8 to 10 per cent.
Demand for housing pushes rental yield in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh to 8 to 10 per cent.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s push for home-grown innovation underlines the urgency of core technology development.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s push for home-grown innovation underlines the urgency of core technology development.
But property consultancies say that prices of industrial land in Metro Manila must fall by 70 per cent to make investments worthwhile.
But property consultancies say that prices of industrial land in Metro Manila must fall by 70 per cent to make investments worthwhile.
The venture has attracted increasing interest since the start of the US-China trade war, but operators say the first duty is to support Xi Jinping’s trade initiative.
The venture has attracted increasing interest since the start of the US-China trade war, but operators say the first duty is to support Xi Jinping’s trade initiative.
Seoul’s new ambassador to Beijing was quoted saying his country hoped to ‘actively participate’ in vast infrastructure initiative, prompting denial from foreign ministry.
Seoul’s new ambassador to Beijing was quoted saying his country hoped to ‘actively participate’ in vast infrastructure initiative, prompting denial from foreign ministry.
Lee Hsien Loong tells the Shangri-La Dialogue that ‘when the lines start to get drawn, everybody asked, are you my friend or not my friend? And that makes it difficult.’
Lee Hsien Loong tells the Shangri-La Dialogue that ‘when the lines start to get drawn, everybody asked, are you my friend or not my friend? And that makes it difficult.’
Xi’s visit likely to see both ties trying to strengthen a key strategic partnership as trade war hits Beijing’s relations with US.
Xi’s visit likely to see both ties trying to strengthen a key strategic partnership as trade war hits Beijing’s relations with US.
Comments by Kiron Skinner, State Department’s policy planning director, whether authorised or not, are consistent with Trump administration thinking, analysts say.
Comments by Kiron Skinner, State Department’s policy planning director, whether authorised or not, are consistent with Trump administration thinking, analysts say.
After several people died in violent protests in Jakarta, messages spread on social media blaming the deaths on ‘police from China’.
After several people died in violent protests in Jakarta, messages spread on social media blaming the deaths on ‘police from China’.
China’s commitment to adopt key elements of financial practices used by World Bank and IMF to ensure projects’ debt sustainability will lead to more lending opportunities in countries covered by belt and road, says banker.
China’s commitment to adopt key elements of financial practices used by World Bank and IMF to ensure projects’ debt sustainability will lead to more lending opportunities in countries covered by belt and road, says banker.
General will spend five days meeting top Chinese leaders including President Xi Jinping.
General will spend five days meeting top Chinese leaders including President Xi Jinping.
One of the latest companies to answer Chinese President Xi Jinping’s call to build a “shared future for mankind” is Fu Shou Yuan, the country’s biggest funeral services provider.
One of the latest companies to answer Chinese President Xi Jinping’s call to build a “shared future for mankind” is Fu Shou Yuan, the country’s biggest funeral services provider.
Hilong Holding changed its US business model and looked to newer markets after anti-dumping duties were slapped on the Hong Kong-listed provider of oilfield equipment and services.
Hilong Holding changed its US business model and looked to newer markets after anti-dumping duties were slapped on the Hong Kong-listed provider of oilfield equipment and services.
United States’ actions have harmed Chinese interests, firms, but Beijing still willing to negotiate a solution, Wang says.
United States’ actions have harmed Chinese interests, firms, but Beijing still willing to negotiate a solution, Wang says.
Gwadar hotel attack increases security concerns around Beijing’s major development drive in Pakistan. Separatist insurgents vow to target more Chinese investments.
Gwadar hotel attack increases security concerns around Beijing’s major development drive in Pakistan. Separatist insurgents vow to target more Chinese investments.
City officials say the structures, commonly found outside high-rise buildings, are encroaching on government land. But the telecommunications giant says its workers are at risk, given recent attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan.
City officials say the structures, commonly found outside high-rise buildings, are encroaching on government land. But the telecommunications giant says its workers are at risk, given recent attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan.
The Balochistan Liberation Army has vowed to continue its attacks on Chinese projects and nationals along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, as they fear being turned into a minority in their own province.
The Balochistan Liberation Army has vowed to continue its attacks on Chinese projects and nationals along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, as they fear being turned into a minority in their own province.
As Australia goes to the polls and the two main political parties woo the growing group of ethnic Chinese voters, concerns are growing over Beijing’s influence on local Chinese-language media.
As Australia goes to the polls and the two main political parties woo the growing group of ethnic Chinese voters, concerns are growing over Beijing’s influence on local Chinese-language media.
Michele Geraci, head of Italy’s China task force, says changing rules will help people see the benefits of trading with China.
Michele Geraci, head of Italy’s China task force, says changing rules will help people see the benefits of trading with China.
The exclusive talks, first reported by French media and Reuters, could be a bookend to a tumultuous five years of ownership by Casil in the fifth-largest airfield in France
The exclusive talks, first reported by French media and Reuters, could be a bookend to a tumultuous five years of ownership by Casil in the fifth-largest airfield in France