Snaking for miles into the vast Mongolian steppe, trucks laden with coal headed to fuel iron ore smelters used to queue for days at the…
This interactive map tracks Chinese backed renewable energy projects along the Belt and Road initiative. China is taking a global view with regard to clean…
Chinese Energy Policy Energy is the cornerstone of modern economies, without reliable power factories are inoperable, transport systems break down and all the amenities and…
The tiny African country of Djibouti is not well known outside of the Horn of Africa but its commanding position astride the Straits of Bab…
A Digital Belt and Road? The Belt and Road initiative promises massively increased interconnectivity across Eurasia and most people think of improved trains, rail and…
The construction of spectacular 40 MW solar park onto of a lake formed by collapsed coal mines in Anhui province is a symbol of China’s…
China’s diplomatic moves have seen it improve relations with its Central Asian neighbours through its flagship One Belt, One Road economic partnership – which should…
When people think of China’s role in the world often it is focusing on its industrial prowess and mighty export machine, or perhaps its growing…
As China’s Belt and Road Initiative gathers steam it is worth stepping back and examining the long term prospects and risks around this continent spanning…
In November last year a major geo-political milestone was announced in a low key, terse style, almost if the parties involved wanted no publicity. China…