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News Articles: Belt and Road Initiative

People walk past a decorative installation for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on Sunday in Beijing.

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  • Analysis

As China's Belt and Road project turns 10, it's about more than just development

China's global infrastructure initiative has always been controversial. As Xi Jinping's signature project turns 10, leaders and representatives of 130 countries are in Beijing to mark the anniversary.

October 17, 2023
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By:
  • John Ruwitch
An unfinished bus terminal that will be joined with the East Coast Rail Link in Malaysia.

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  • World

Malaysia's a big draw for China's Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story

The Malaysian East Coast Rail Link is a successful feat so far compared to some other Chinese investments in the country — even if it has blown past deadlines and budgets.

July 27, 2023
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By:
  • Emily Feng
China's New Silk Road project is lending out billions to countries in Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa to build and upgrade railways, ports, pipelines, power grids and highways. Above: A Kenya Railways train pulls shipping containers as it departs from the Mombasa port station.

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  • Global Health

China lends billions to poor countries. Is that a burden ... or a blessing?

China doles out much cash for infrastructure. It must be repaid. Is that frustrating for recipients? A new survey has a surprising answer. But skeptics wonder: How honest were the participants?

December 07, 2022
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By:
  • Andrew Connelly
People welcoming China's ship Yuan Wang 5 wave Chinese and Sri Lankan flags at Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port in Sri Lanka, Aug. 16.

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  • World

Why a Chinese ship's arrival in Sri Lanka has caused alarm in India and the West

A Chinese survey ship docked this week at the Hambantota port, built with Chinese loans. Some worry the ship's arrival may signal the start of militarization of Chinese infrastructure in Sri Lanka.

August 19, 2022
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  • Lauren Frayer
Last year, President Biden announced "Build Back Better World," meant to compete with China's Belt and Road Initiative. This year at the G-7, Biden will unveil the first projects.

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  • Politics

Biden said the G-7 would counter Chinese influence. This year, he'll try again

At the last G-7, President Biden announced a plan for the West to counter China's influence in low- and middle-income countries. But not much has happened since. This year, there's a relaunch.

June 25, 2022
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By:
  • Tamara Keith
A train is ready on the station during the handover ceremony of the high-speed rail project in Vientiane, Laos, connecting the city with Kunming, China, on Dec. 3, 2021.

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  • World

With U.S. focused on defense, China's trade and infrastructure sweep Southeast Asia

The Biden administration hopes to make deeper inroads in Southeast Asia but lags far behind China, which has already built up major trade ties, as well as roads and a high-speed rail.

January 20, 2022
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By:
  • Julie McCarthy
President Biden meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G-7 summit. A White House official said Biden did a lot of "diplomatic speed-dating" with world leaders.

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  • Politics

Biden Pushes G-7 Allies To Take A Tougher Stance On China

President Biden has said China poses one of the biggest strategic challenges to the United States. At the G-7, he convinced key allies to help push back against Beijing.

June 13, 2021
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By:
  • Franco Ordoñez and
  • Asma Khalid

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