Why Panama's belt and road exit is just the start of Trump's 'weak link' plan for China
The United States may be targeting "weak links" in Chinese-backed initiatives or groupings to cut Beijing's growing influence ...
China blames US 'sabotage' for Panama's departure from Belt and Road initiative
China firmly opposes U.S. "smearing and sabotage" of its Belt and Road Initiative through "means of pressure and coercion", a ...
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Cairo's Space City: China's Launchpad in Africa
On the outskirts of Cairo, China's involvement in Egypt's satellite production highlights its strategic space operations in ...
China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid
China has forged nearly two-dozen pacts with African nations in its bid to surpass the U.S. in space. Investments in ...
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Panama formally exits China’s Belt and Road Initiative as US claims ‘victory’ in decision
Panama has officially informed Beijing of its decision to withdraw from China’s massive infrastructure and investment project, the Belt and Road Initiative, the country’s leader announced on ...
The USAID shutdown could make China more powerful. Beijing is already pouring billions into countries around the world.
The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand globally. BI analyzed where China invests the most and how it ...
China flexes it media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda
But in recent years, Beijing has sought to expand beyond roads and skyscrapers and has made a play for the hearts and minds of African people. With a deft mix of persuasion, power and money, Beijing ...
Amid rising Trump pressure, Panama withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative
President said that Panama's embassy had given China the required 90-day notice of its decision not to renew its involvement ...
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Why Panama’s belt and road exit is just the start of Trump’s ‘weak link’ plan for China
They said that under this approach, the US might target countries that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative or other frameworks involving China, such as Brics, as Washington sought to ...
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China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
The Belt and Road Initiative is President Xi Jinping's signature foreign policy drive to bind China closer to countries in the region and beyond by building roads, railways, airports, power plants ...
China Investment Map Shows Expansion Into New Counties Amid USAID Upheaval
Supporters of the move believe USAID was poorly managed and wasting taxpayers' money, with White House Press Secretary ...
Panama Becomes First Latin American Nation To Exit China's Belt & Road Initiative
Washington, DC: Panama has become the first Latin American nation to exit Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy and relationship with China's global ...