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COVID-19 Spells Trouble for China in East Africa
October 16, 2020

COVID-19 Spells Trouble for China in East Africa

By Abdou Rahim Lema and Samu Ngwenya
From debt to trade deficits, the pandemic is highlighting existing problems in China’s relationship with the East African Community.

Pakistan Discovers the High Cost of Chinese Investment
May 18, 2020

Pakistan Discovers the High Cost of Chinese Investment

By Hussain Haqqani
A new report sheds light on the true costs of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for Pakistan.
China’s Debtbook Diplomacy: How China is Turning Bad Loans into Strategic Investments
May 30, 2018

China’s Debtbook Diplomacy: How China is Turning Bad Loans into Strategic Investments

By Sam Parker and Gabrielle Chefitz
Belt and Road is not the Marshall Plan: it’s comprised of loans, not grants, and China expects a return for its money.

Can Central Asia’s Poorest States Pay Back Their Debts to China?
December 01, 2017

Can Central Asia’s Poorest States Pay Back Their Debts to China?

By Dirk van der Kley
Despite concerns, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have, so far, been able to manage debt repayment to China fairly well.

China’s Cooling Economy is a Warning for ASEAN
October 13, 2017

China’s Cooling Economy is a Warning for ASEAN

By Luke Hunt
The S&P downgrade last month was just the latest sign of lingering concerns about Beijing’s economy.

China’s Mounting Fiscal Problems
May 17, 2015

China’s Mounting Fiscal Problems

By Sara Hsu
Reforms are on the backburner as central and local governments try and stimulate growth.

Interview: Naoyuki Yoshino
July 10, 2014

Interview: Naoyuki Yoshino

By Clint Richards
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Naoyuki Yoshino on the future of Japan and East Asia’s economic growth.
Is China Getting Ready to Clean Up Its Debt?
September 27, 2013

Is China Getting Ready to Clean Up Its Debt?

A number of signs suggest that it might be. It will be a fine line to walk, if so.

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