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Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?
June 27, 2023

Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?

By James Guild
Whether or not the rail line turns a profit, Jakarta is hoping that the project brings a wider range of subsidiary benefits.

What’s Behind China’s New Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia?
May 04, 2023

What’s Behind China’s New Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia?

By Tim Winter
China’s drive toward cultural internationalism could address the complicated connections between culture, heritage, development, and infrastructure.
Laos-China Railway Launches Crossborder Passenger Service
April 14, 2023

Laos-China Railway Launches Crossborder Passenger Service

By Sebastian Strangio
The 1,000-kilometer line reflects the growing economic integration of southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.

Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister
April 11, 2023

Indonesian High-Speed Railway to Begin Operations in August: Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
The $7.2 billion project, a key part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, will be officially opened on Indonesia's independence day.

China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East
April 03, 2023

China-Russia Cooperation in Africa and the Middle East

By Mercy A. Kuo
Africa and the Middle East provide conducive conditions for China and Russia to advance their shared and separate agendas.  

Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project
February 16, 2023

Indonesia, China Agree to Final Cost Overruns on High-Speed Rail Project

By Sebastian Strangio
An official told parliament this week that the project's final overrun was $1.2 billion, down from more than $2 billion previously predicted.

A New Belt and Road Initiative Toolkit
November 22, 2022

A New Belt and Road Initiative Toolkit

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jacinta Chen.
What Nigeria Can Teach Us About China’s Belt and Road
November 10, 2022

What Nigeria Can Teach Us About China’s Belt and Road

By Tola Amusan
Each country must exercise agency to fully capture the benefits of the BRI. So far, Nigeria hasn’t.

US Global Economic Assistance Should Not Mimic China’s. Just Ask Sri Lanka. 
November 04, 2022

US Global Economic Assistance Should Not Mimic China’s. Just Ask Sri Lanka. 

By Sean Cairncross
China may require little from recipient countries on the front end. But choosing to engage with China is far from cost-free. 

Will the BRI Survive Economic Decoupling?
October 21, 2022

Will the BRI Survive Economic Decoupling?

By Federico Jensen
Ironically, many projects within the BRI are the precondition for a successful decoupling from China.

Xi’s Work Report to the 20th Party Congress: 5 Takeaways
October 18, 2022

Xi’s Work Report to the 20th Party Congress: 5 Takeaways

By Shannon Tiezzi
From COVID-19 and China's economy to Taiwan and the BRI, what did Xi's big speech tell us about China's future policies?
What to Watch for at the 20th Party Congress: The Work Report
October 07, 2022

What to Watch for at the 20th Party Congress: The Work Report

By Shannon Tiezzi
Though too often overlooked, the Party Congress work report will set the tone for China’s goals and priorities for the next five years.

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