- 16 September, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityBRI
Western Balkans increasingly important pit-stop in Chinese Digital Silk Road
Belgrade [Serbia], August 5 (ANI): Over the past decade, Western Balkans have become an increasingly important pit-stop in the Chinese Digital Silk Road, a crucial element of the Belt and…
Afghanistan – A Risk or An Opportunity for China?
The sudden withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan presents Beijing with both opportunity and challenge. The first is because China can partially fill a power vacuum vacated by the West,…
Another Chinese Enclave in Sri Lanka: Colombo Port City
China is building yet another enclave in Sri Lanka, Colombo Port City (CPC), raising concerns not only about its impact on local livelihood and traditional ways of being but even…
Laos concerned about possible ‘debt trap’ as China escalates investment in country
Vientiane [Laos] July 13 (ANI): With investments by China in infrastructure projects in Laos increasing, there is growing concern in the Southeast Asian country about falling into a 'debt trap'.…
Bangladesh resists ‘debt-trap’ of China, avoids Belt and Road Initiative heavy-handedness
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 11 (ANI): Unlike Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has conducted prudent macro-economic management in order to not fall into any 'debt trap' of China and has avoided…
China appears to ramps up its involvement in Afghanistan amid US troops withdrawal
Beijing [China], July 7 (ANI): China appears to be preparing to ramp up its involvement in Afghanistan amid US troops withdrawal -- with Beijing eyeing the war-torn nation for investment…
Italy repositions its ties with China amid failed 2019 Belt and Road Initiative deal
Rome [Italy], June 25 (ANI): Italy has repositioned its ties with China as old Western alliances are back on the table after a 2019 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) deal…
US withdrawal from Afghanistan raises risk of jihadist attacks in China
Beijing [China], June 24 (ANI): China's Afghan policy after the 9/11 attacks has been focused on 'curtailing the growth of terrorists and ensuring stability to expand its Belt and Road…
The Great Chinese Loan Trap
Chinese Loans to Other Countries Predatory, Opaque in Nature Chinese loans have surpassed lending by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund combined together. It has become the largest…
China must consider environment effect, economic fragility for BRI projects, says study
Beijing [China], June 20 (ANI): Highlighting environmental concerns, a new study in China argues that the majority of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investment should go to countries in southern…
Uyghur Genocide in East Turkistan
Uyghur Genocide in East Turkistan In a 2019 documentary, a Chinese Police officer in East Turkistan described the situation Uyghurs face with in following words: "What human right? They’re not…
Amid souring ties, survey shows 76 pc Australians mistrust Chinese govt
Canberra [Australia], June 16 (ANI): Amid souring ties between Australia and China, a new survey has shown that at least 76 per cent of Australians have expressed mistrust of the…
