Xi Jinping himself delivered a major speech at the third One Belt, One Road summit, but it was to a smaller audience than before, hinting at...
China and Russia cannot be trusted as they wantonly disregard international law and human rights and collude to oppose the existing international order.
China's Belt and Road project has created enormous debt at home while funding poorly used infrastructure projects in countries that cannot repay their loans.
To counter China's destructive Belt and Road Initiative, G7 nations should lead in infrastructure financing based on transparency and fairness.
Beijing's growing influence on the Maldives, already ensnared in China's debt trap, could pose a serious security threat to countries like India and Japan.
The IMEC corridor will secure regional supply chains, increase trade accessibility, and allow more emphasis on environmental and social issues, say members.
Projects like the Sittwe Port help counter China's increasing presence in Myanmar, which threatens regional security such as freedom of international shipping.
PM Kishida reaffirmed his commitment to Japan's ongoing medical assistance to Ghana, which was made possible through the legacy of Dr Hideyo Noguchi.
For Bangladesh, Japan has been one of its closest development partners since its independence. Now as its economy grows, a new infrastructure push is needed.
Nepal is sending mixed signals on whether the new airport in Pokhara is a Belt and Road project. Could it be feeling edgy about BRI's fast-losing...
Japan and India take on G7 and G20 leadership roles in 2023, but they have different post-pandemic priorities that could affect how they tackle the challenges.
A Chinese railroad to Nepal would potentially be a dual-use infrastructure, exacerbating regional tensions and increasing pressure on India.