In his new book “The Power of Ideas,” Cheng Li dives into the rapid rise of Chinese think tanks, highlights the key players involved, and assesses the complicated relationship between scholars and policymakers.
David Dollar says that the costs of China's One Belt, One Road project won't reach into the trillions of dollars, but warns that India must participate if China’s plan is to succeed.
China’s One Belt, One Road and Africa. In a conversation with The Asia Times, David Dollar estimates that China currently finances about $10 billion a year in infrastructure investment in Africa, about a third of all external financing for infrastructure projects in Africa.
Business executives in China’s government. Cheng Li highlights the importance of Chinese president Xi Jinping's recent appointment of former business executives to top leadership positions.
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