Xi Jinping’s visit to Central Asia this week sheds a light on his country’s efforts to increase its sway in the vast, resource-rich region once considered Russia’s domain.
Tag: Belt and Road Initiative (China)
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The Troubles of Kenya’s China-Funded Train
Five years after its launch, the railway has become associated with debt, dysfunction and criminal inquiries, and it is now a lightning rod in Tuesday’s election.
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China Is Playing Hardball with Troubled Debtors. That’s Dangerous for All of Us.
When one country defaults, lenders start worrying that others will do the same.