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Understanding Indonesians’ Souring Sentiment Toward China

By Dikanaya Tarahita and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat

June 06, 2019

Longstanding anti-Chinese prejudices, coupled with foreign policy fears, are bringing down China’s image among Indonesians.

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May 14, 2019

Is Sri Lanka Really a Victim of China’s ‘Debt Trap’?

Sri Lanka’s debt crisis and Chinese loans – separating myth from reality.

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Is Sri Lanka Really a Victim of China’s ‘Debt Trap’?

March 29, 2019

How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’

Japan should export its profitable public transport business model to help African countries repay Chinese infrastructure loans.

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How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’

March 12, 2019

China’s ‘Debt Diplomacy’ Is a Misnomer. Call It ‘Crony Diplomacy.’

The debt trap isn’t a national strategy. Instead, unchecked profit motive is driving Chinese firms to exploit poor nations.

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China’s ‘Debt Diplomacy’ Is a Misnomer. Call It ‘Crony Diplomacy.’

March 06, 2019

Demystifying Debt Along China’s New Silk Road

Is Beijing really seeking to buy political influence abroad?

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Demystifying Debt Along China’s New Silk Road

February 08, 2019

Is China Undermining Its Own Success in Africa?

Negative interactions with Chinese companies and individuals are hurting the country’s image in many African countries.

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Is China Undermining Its Own Success in Africa?

January 26, 2019

Revisiting Chinese Transportation Projects in Ethiopia

A year later, the authors revisit two major projects in Addis Ababa to see what has changed – and what hasn’t.

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Revisiting Chinese Transportation Projects in Ethiopia

January 09, 2019

Rajapaksa’s Town: A Visit to Hambantota

A look at developments in the stronghold of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s southern region of Hambantota.

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Rajapaksa’s Town: A Visit to Hambantota

December 21, 2018

How the US Should Respond to China’s Belt and Road

A focus on promoting transparency and fighting corruption rather than China-bashing will be more successful in the long run.

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How the US Should Respond to China’s Belt and Road

December 06, 2018

Washington’s Bungled Buenos Aires Summit

Trump's economic war against China is deeply corrosive for U.S. influence in bodies like the G-20.

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Washington’s Bungled Buenos Aires Summit

October 05, 2018

Mines, Money, Mandarin: China in Zambia

China’s presence in Africa has been unfairly vilified. In Zambia, however, this criticism is unusually apt.

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Mines, Money, Mandarin: China in Zambia

September 05, 2018

Are Chinese Loans To Africa Good or Bad? That’s The Wrong Question.

The right question is what African leaders will do to demand what Africans need.

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Are Chinese Loans To Africa Good or Bad? That’s The Wrong Question.

July 18, 2018

China's BRI Bet in the Middle East

Can China's efforts survive scrutiny and politics?

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China's BRI Bet in the Middle East

May 31, 2018

The US Needs a Reality Check on China's Belt and Road

Washington’s confusion about China’s Belt and Road Initiative stands in the way of an effective alternative.

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The US Needs a Reality Check on China's Belt and Road

May 08, 2018

China-Malaysia Relations and the Malaysian Election

Malaysia’s upcoming elections have put the Southeast Asian state’s ties with Beijing in the headlines.

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China-Malaysia Relations and the Malaysian Election

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