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Xiconomics: From Chancay to Shanghai: new voyage of common development

An aerial drone photo shows the "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, berthed at Yangshan Port, East China's Shanghai, Dec 18, 2024. With the arrival of the "Xin Shanghai," a vessel operated by China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, at Shanghai's Yangshan Port, cranes creaked to life, unloading containers that represented more than just goods -- …

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Peruvian port helps spur trade with China

China Daily

Containers are loaded onto a truck at Chancay Port, Peru. Situated about 60 kilometers north of Peru's capital Lima, the deepwater port is co-invested by China's COSCO Shipping and Peru's Volcan Compania Minera SAA — a collaborative project between China and Peru under the BRI. The newly opened Chancay Port is poised to deliver significant economic and social benefits to …

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1 week, 2 days ago

View from the Himalaya: PM Oli’s China visit was a diplomatic tightrope walk

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli walked a diplomatic tightrope, navigated geopolitical tension, addressed several constituencies – internal and external – and flew out of Beijing with a satisfactory deal after his December 2-5 visit to China. Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli visited China from December 2-5 Though a small step, the blueprint could set a larger …

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How signing China’s BRI may be a win for PM Oli but not for Nepal

Firstpost

Politically, Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s China visit is a win-win for him, strengthening his domestic constituency and signalling to New Delhi. The joint statement also highlights Nepal’s commitment to the One-China principle and its support for China’s efforts to achieve national reunification while opposing “Taiwan independence”. It also reflects Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s strategy of leveraging close …

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1 week, 3 days ago

How Nepal’s acceptance of China’s BRI is a risky gamble

Firstpost

Nepal and China have worked out a deal on the Belt and Road Initiative, and despite Kathmandu’s hesitancy in agreeing to arrangements for financing projects in the ‘grant’ mode, China appears to have convinced Prime Minister KP Oli, a well-known Chinese Communist Party sympathiser, to also accept “a mix of aid investments, including grants and loans” to fund the BRI …

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BRI greatly boosts economic potential of involved countries

China Daily

MOSCOW — Countries participating in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative have the opportunity to increase their economic potential significantly, Andrei Ostrovsky, chief researcher of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said. To implement the initiative, China has promoted the establishment of financial institutions such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Silk Road …

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GBA Briefs

China Daily

Hong Kong Training facility to boost BRI meteorological cooperation A high-level meteorological training center for countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative was launched in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Dec 3 to strengthen climate resilience through capacity building and knowledge transfer. Guangzhou Record-breaking trade fair lifts agricultural innovation The 21st China International Agricultural Trade …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Qingdao reports trade growth with BRI partner countries

China Daily

Qingdao Customs data shows that in the first 10 months of this year, the city's imports and exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 378.97 billion yuan, accounting for 50.2 percent of the city's total foreign trade volume during the same period. "This year, orders for hairy crabs increased significantly, and exports reached a new high, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

In post-Assad Syria, China and Turkey must choose: Competition or cooperation

Firstpost

As Syria transitions, China’s economic strategies and Turkey’s regional ambitions will determine whether cooperation or rivalry defines their future relationship The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria is certainly going to reshape the balance of power in West Asia. Turkey’s soft power, based on shared Islamic values and historical ties, often resonates more strongly in Arab countries than China’s economic …

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How Syria's sudden regime shift puts China in a delicate position

Firstpost

The sudden collapse of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s regime after a quick and unexpected rebel victory has put China in a tricky spot. This visit came after Syria had been largely isolated internationally and Assad was looking for China’s support against ongoing Western sanctions and diplomatic pressure. China’s historical support for Assad Throughout Syria’s decade-long civil war, China positioned itself …

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Railway can drive Nepal's BRI programs to new height

China Daily

With the signing of a memorandum of understanding on China-Nepal cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and the recent deal on BRI framework agreement for project implementation, Nepal is expected to make a major headway in the implementation of the initiative. Amid several ups and downs including some obscurities, internal political instability and geopolitics, there was …

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Railway can drive Nepal's BRI programs to new height

China Daily

With the signing of a memorandum of understanding on China-Nepal cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and the recent deal on BRI framework agreement for project implementation, Nepal is expected to make a major headway in the implementation of the initiative. Amid several ups and downs including some obscurities, internal political instability and geopolitics, there was …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Xi Story: Small projects with big impacts

China Daily

Juncao expert Chen Kehua and a local technician check bags of mycelium at Central African Institute of Agronomic Research in Bangui, the Central African Republic, Feb 6, 2024. With Xi affirming that China is ready to launch more such projects, the positive effects are set to continue in Peru, where people endearingly refer to the Chinese people as "paisano," a …

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Modernizing the Global South

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY China's leadership has always based its policy and its relations with the developing world on the principle of solidarity, mutual benefits and the promotion of win-win cooperation Editor's note: The world has undergone many changes and shocks in recent years. It is apposite at this point to show the qualitative difference between Chinese investments in the Global …

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Modernizing the Global South

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY China's leadership has always based its policy and its relations with the developing world on the principle of solidarity, mutual benefits and the promotion of win-win cooperation Editor's note: The world has undergone many changes and shocks in recent years. It is apposite at this point to show the qualitative difference between Chinese investments in the Global …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nepal's bold step into the belt and road initiative: A game-changer or a risky gamble?

India Today

Nepal’s recent signing of a framework agreement under China’s Belt and Road Initiative has sent ripples through South Asia and beyond. BRI’s Strategic Importance for China and Nepal The Belt and Road Initiative is more than just a collection of infrastructure projects; it’s a cornerstone of China’s foreign policy and global ambitions. Nepal’s Strategic Pivot: Shifting Alliances Nepal’s decision to …

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Nepali PM defends signing Belt and Road Initiative agreement with China, says there is no loan

Op India

Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli reiterated that no loan agreement has been made with northern neighbour China while signing the revised Belt and Road Initiative pact. Notably, the agreement signed on Wednesday between the two countries formally got inked after the term “aid financing” was replaced with “grant financing.” While a grant refers to a subsidy, aid can encompass …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nepal joins China's Belt and Road Initiative. Why this should concern India

Firstpost

Nepal has agreed to join the Belt and Road Initiative, a pet project of President Xi Jinping, during Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China. Nepal and China signed an agreement for Kathmandu to join Xi Jinping’s pet project during Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit. Nepal’s foreign ministry wrote on X, “The Government of Nepal and the Government …

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Forget BMI - your 'body roundness index' says more about your health, use our calculator to measure yours

Daily Mail

For years, body-mass-index, has been the health metric millions of us have been fixated on when it comes to determining the state of our health. But now experts say we should be focusing on 'body roundness index', which gives us a better indicator of the fat that should worry us most — the flab around our vital organs. Instead, some …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence

Firstpost

As the geopolitical landscape shifts, particularly in contested waters such as the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, the role of navies as guardians of trade and deterrents of conflict is being redefined The Indian Ocean is a pivotal geopolitical nexus, serving as a bridge between the East and the West and a vital conduit for global trade and …

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Nepal PM Oli’s visit to China: High in optics, low in content

Firstpost

Though Nepal wanted to balance India through expansion of ties with China, it hardly received anything substantial in return from Beijing High in optics and but low in content, Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s visit to China this week sends signals of balancing India. On December 3, Nepal and China issued a nine-point agreement on Tokha Chhare tunnel project …

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How Pakistan and Central Asia is helping China beat West's sanctions over Xinjiang

Firstpost

As Western scrutiny mounts over Xinjiang’s human rights record, China leverages its partnerships with Pakistan and Central Asia to secure the region economically In November 2024, Volkswagen, the German automaker, made headlines by announcing its decision to sell its factory in Urumqi, Xinjiang. In November, Xinjiang officials held their first meeting with counterparts from Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region, a key partner …

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Xiplomacy: How Belt and Road cooperation paves way for shared global development

China Daily

This photo taken on Nov 14, 2024 shows a view of Chancay Port in Peru. Since the initiative was put forth in 2013, major achievements have been made in Belt and Road cooperation, which contributed to enhancing China's friendship with participating countries and promoting their economic and social development, he said. Since 2013, multiple countries and regions have forged synergy …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Xiplomacy: How Belt and Road cooperation paves way for shared global development

China Daily

This photo taken on Nov 14, 2024 shows a view of Chancay Port in Peru. Since the initiative was put forth in 2013, major achievements have been made in Belt and Road cooperation, which contributed to enhancing China's friendship with participating countries and promoting their economic and social development, he said. Since 2013, multiple countries and regions have forged synergy …

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Xiconomics: From Chancay to Shanghai: new voyage of common development

Peruvian port helps spur trade with China

View from the Himalaya: PM Oli’s China visit was a diplomatic tightrope walk

How signing China’s BRI may be a win for PM Oli but not for Nepal

How Nepal’s acceptance of China’s BRI is a risky gamble

BRI greatly boosts economic potential of involved countries

GBA Briefs

Qingdao reports trade growth with BRI partner countries

In post-Assad Syria, China and Turkey must choose: Competition or cooperation

How Syria's sudden regime shift puts China in a delicate position

Railway can drive Nepal's BRI programs to new height

Railway can drive Nepal's BRI programs to new height

Xi Story: Small projects with big impacts

Modernizing the Global South

Modernizing the Global South

Nepal's bold step into the belt and road initiative: A game-changer or a risky gamble?

Nepali PM defends signing Belt and Road Initiative agreement with China, says there is no loan

Nepal joins China's Belt and Road Initiative. Why this should concern India

Forget BMI - your 'body roundness index' says more about your health, use our calculator to measure yours

How maritime trade has become a tool of diplomacy and deterrence

Nepal PM Oli’s visit to China: High in optics, low in content

How Pakistan and Central Asia is helping China beat West's sanctions over Xinjiang

Xiplomacy: How Belt and Road cooperation paves way for shared global development

Xiplomacy: How Belt and Road cooperation paves way for shared global development