China’s Belt and Road Initiative

China’s BRI buries Global South under $1.34 trillion debt mountainChina’s BRI buries Global South under $1.34 trillion debt mountain

China’s BRI buries Global South under $1.34 trillion debt mountain

China is owed more than a trillion dollars ($1.34 trillion) through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it the…

1 year ago
Bangladesh’s stern message to China: Ease loan ridersBangladesh’s stern message to China: Ease loan riders

Bangladesh’s stern message to China: Ease loan riders

The Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh has a strong message for China-- loans from Beijing cannot be used to arm…

2 years ago
With Sri Lanka in mind Bangladesh minister warns against China’s BRI lendingWith Sri Lanka in mind Bangladesh minister warns against China’s BRI lending

With Sri Lanka in mind Bangladesh minister warns against China’s BRI lending

<p> <strong>Bangladesh Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has come out openly warning countries to be watchful of Chinese loans which…

3 years ago
Maldives President Solih’s visit to India expected to boost economic tiesMaldives President Solih’s visit to India expected to boost economic ties

Maldives President Solih’s visit to India expected to boost economic ties

<p> <strong>Maldives President Ibrahim Solih’s visit to India is being keenly watched in the region, especially as the two countries…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka asks China’s Wang Yi to restructure debt, aid industry through concessional trade schemesSri Lanka asks China’s Wang Yi to restructure debt, aid industry through concessional trade schemes

Sri Lanka asks China’s Wang Yi to restructure debt, aid industry through concessional trade schemes

<p> Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to restructure the debt repayment in…

3 years ago
China’s Wang Yi begins Maldives visit amid tussle with India in the Indian OceanChina’s Wang Yi begins Maldives visit amid tussle with India in the Indian Ocean

China’s Wang Yi begins Maldives visit amid tussle with India in the Indian Ocean

<p> Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in the Maldives on a two-day visit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of…

3 years ago
Exclusive: Free Baloch Movement leader refutes Beijing statement on Gwadar protests as ‘fake news’Exclusive: Free Baloch Movement leader refutes Beijing statement on Gwadar protests as ‘fake news’

Exclusive: Free Baloch Movement leader refutes Beijing statement on Gwadar protests as ‘fake news’

<p> The Baloch people have rejected the Chinese foreign ministry statement claiming that protests in Gwadar are "fake news". Gwadar is…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka’s former army chief Sarath Fonseka warns govt against Chinese debt trap citing UgandaSri Lanka’s former army chief Sarath Fonseka warns govt against Chinese debt trap citing Uganda

Sri Lanka’s former army chief Sarath Fonseka warns govt against Chinese debt trap citing Uganda

<p> Former chief of the Sri Lankan army, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, who is also a Member of the Parliament,…

3 years ago
As Chinese private security companies mushroom outside, experts say it is important to study their ownership and structureAs Chinese private security companies mushroom outside, experts say it is important to study their ownership and structure

As Chinese private security companies mushroom outside, experts say it is important to study their ownership and structure

<p> <strong>After Russia, focus is now shifting on the rapidly growing Chinese Private Security Companies (PSCs). As Beijing’s dependence on…

3 years ago
Unlike Pakistan, how did Bangladesh avoid falling in China’s debt trap?Unlike Pakistan, how did Bangladesh avoid falling in China’s debt trap?

Unlike Pakistan, how did Bangladesh avoid falling in China’s debt trap?

<p> Pakistan and Bangladesh are both part of the ambitious multi-trillion Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) but why is Islamabad…

3 years ago
China planning military bases in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Seychelles, reveals US reportChina planning military bases in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Seychelles, reveals US report

China planning military bases in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Seychelles, reveals US report

<p> <strong>China likely intends to have at least 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030 and is also making intense efforts to…

3 years ago
China’s clever window-dressing of BRI loans has landed borrowing countries in troubleChina’s clever window-dressing of BRI loans has landed borrowing countries in trouble

China’s clever window-dressing of BRI loans has landed borrowing countries in trouble

<p> A whopping amount of $385 billion given by China to a host of countries under its multi trillion Belt…

3 years ago
Can China’s debt ridden local govts rescue the falling real estate giant, Evergrande?Can China’s debt ridden local govts rescue the falling real estate giant, Evergrande?

Can China’s debt ridden local govts rescue the falling real estate giant, Evergrande?

<p> As the troubled Chinese real estate behemoth Evergrande Group missed its deadline to make the first tranche of interest…

3 years ago
Will China’s rising debt problem hit its ambitious BRI projects?Will China’s rising debt problem hit its ambitious BRI projects?

Will China’s rising debt problem hit its ambitious BRI projects?

<p> Will Beijing come to the rescue of China’s real estate behemoth Evergrande Group?</p> <p> The problem has arisen amidst…

3 years ago