The network of Luban workshops teaching practical skills is seen as effective way of boosting the country’s influence in Africa and Asia.
Former PLA officer said worsening relations with the US and its allies have made the task more urgent.
Province debuts agency aimed at developing global legal services after Communist Party calls for measures to counter ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ of US and allies.
China’s economic influence, diplomatic connections and commitment to multilateral solutions makes it a potentially transformative force for peace.
Easy access to scholarships and a lenient visa regime are making Chinese universities the top choice for a growing number in Africa.
China supports a new ‘five-point road map’, an updated version of a peace plan previously agreed upon between Myanmar’s military junta and rebel groups.
Beijing may have realised it had been a ‘bit insensitive’ after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revisited police deal, analyst says.
Beijing attempts to woo Balkan and Central European countries, but faces scepticism over Russia relations and stalled cooperation mechanism.
Beijing shows signs of frustration as megaprojects in Pakistan, including Gwadar port and CPEC, face growing security risks, observers say.
Violent clashes in Balochistan highlight the challenges facing China’s Belt and Road Initiative investments in Pakistan.
With Sheikh Hasina’s downfall, Bangladesh’s interim government will have to relook at the mega projects tainted by corruption, analysts say.
From rising authoritarianism to political instability, unrest throughout the region has intensified alongside shifting alliances.
Regina Ip says city must also reposition itself in new geopolitical landscape and tap emerging markets such as Middle East.
An article in leading party journal said the international system and legal framework was a ‘new battleground’ for global competition.
Priority must be to restore order, protect investors from Hong Kong, mainland China, elsewhere. Bangladesh must not squander economic gains.
The area has long been plagued by violence, and Chinese citizens have also fallen foul of recent crackdown on illegal gold mining.
Envoy tells Post that Brasilia could demonstrate ‘stability’ in bilateral ties by joining Beijing’s flagship infrastructure and trade scheme.
Beijing, one of Dhaka’s main lenders, says it hopes social stability will be restored in the South Asian country as soon as possible.
South American country’s agriculture minister says an agreement could generate a volume of up to US$100 million for the Asian economic giant.
Post learns robust agenda planned, from signing of bilateral trade agreements to possible announcement of Belt and Road partnership.
North African country’s free-trade agreements are luring Chinese companies that hope to avoid EU and US trade restrictions, analysts say.
The Belt and Road Initiative is picking up momentum amid increasing synergy with countries in the expanding Brics grouping.
With a new government in place, questions arise over how Nepal will manage relations with its two powerful neighbours.
Amid deteriorating relations with European governments, Beijing must clarify its positions and help set up an equitable power balance.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sees synergy between the mainland’s interests and his country’s infrastructure gap as he pursues tangible results.
Beijing strengthens ties with small West African nation as it promises finance for key infrastructure projects.