China’s Belt and Road 2.0: Smaller projects, bigger influence

Risks and rewards of Beijing's BRI

Thailand may play a pivotal role in advancing China's vision of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but scholars caution that while the initiative presents substantial opportunities, it also brings significant challenges.

‘High-risk, high reward’: Indonesia urged to scrutinise Chinese investments

A new report calls for greater domestic accountability to ensure foreign investments work in Jakarta’s interest.

Feet of Clay and Roads of Silk: China’s BRI Expansion and the Geostrategic Dilemma

What some analysts have described as a “String of Pearls” reflects a broader Chinese revisionist and expansionist strategy aimed at securing command of the sea,

China’s Belt and Road 2.0: Smaller projects, bigger influence

China's Belt and Road Initiative has evolved to focus on smaller, smarter projects that are embedding the country in the infrastructure and energy ecosystems of dozens of nations, while also redefining global leverage.

China’s BRI 2.0 shifts to digital, green energy support

Since its launch over a decade ago, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become one of the most ambitious development strategies in modern history. Initially centred on physical infrastructure – railways, ports, highways, and energy pipelines – BRI has now entered a new phase. The focus is no longer only on connecting continents with […]