Chinese Aid in the New Era of Globalization
While the Trump administration has proposed to slash foreign aid by more than one-third, China is increasingly interacting with, and providing aid to, developing countries under the umbrella of South-South cooperation.
Implications of a Shifting International Landscape
President Trump’s policies have called into question the United States’ role in the world while China’s economic and political clout grows. What is the future of the U.S.-led order and the implications of a rising China?
Managing Business and Environmental Sustainability
As governments continue to enact policies to address climate change, companies have begun to also shift toward more environmentally sustainable business models that reduce their global carbon footprint.
U.S.-China Collaboration on Global Development
At a time when tensions between China and the United States are increasing, what is the future of cooperative agreements on issues in which both countries have a stake?
The Future of Global Governance: Assessing China's Role and Cultivating Young Leaders
As China's role in the world, so too does its place in both participating in and defining global governance. It has taken a more assertive role in this arena through its Belt and Road Initiative but some Western nations are wary of China's expanding influence.
Global Experiences of Special Economic Zones: Lessons Learned
Special economic zones have played a vital role in China’s economic growth, but have had mixed results elsewhere in the world.
Investment and Economic Development in Southeast Asia
By proposing the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and pledging support for development in Southeast Asia, China will feature heavily in the region’s ongoing growth.
China-Africa Economic Cooperation in a Global Context
As interactions between China and African countries grow, observers see potential for the cooperative relationship to revitalize Africa and promote much-needed economic development.
The Impact of Asian Investment on Africa’s Textile Industries
The investment of Asian firms in Africa’s cotton, textile, and apparel sectors could be both a boon and a hindrance for Africa’s own internal production.
China’s Role in International Development Financing
The growing relationship between China and the African continent has sparked debate about existing development models and alternative methods of international development financing.