Belt and Road Initiative (China)

Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China

The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.

By Bhadra Sharma

Belt and Road Initiative (China) Foreign Investments Infrastructure (Public Works) Ports United States International Relations US International Development Finance Corp

U.S. Finance Agency Lends to Sri Lankan Port to Counter Chinese Influence

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is joining forces with the Adani Group, strengthening ties to India and an embattled conglomerate.

By Skandha Gunasekara and Alex Travelli

Belt and Road Initiative (China) China International Relations Kenya Kenyatta, Uhuru Muigai Railroads Ruto, William

Kenya Discloses Part of Secret Railway Contract With China

The public disclosure of a 2014 loan agreement for a cross-country train fulfilled a campaign vow by President William Ruto and revealed China’s tough terms.

By Abdi Latif Dahir