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The Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road development strategy launched by President Xi Jinping in 2013
Africa Takes a Seat in the ‘Made in China’ Workshop
New generation of private Chinese manufacturers looks for opportunities on distant continent, generating billions of dollars in economic activity

Opinion: China-U.S. AI Rivalry Doesn’t Have to Be a Zero-Sum Game
There are many areas where the two countries can work together for mutual benefit, such as fighting climate change and averting terrorist attacks

China’s Green Belt and Road Push Leaves Plenty of Grey Areas
Initiative lacks strict regulations and mechanisms to ensure that it helps address climate change rather than exacerbating it

Tech Insider: Meituan Tightens Belt, Video Game Licensing Freeze Ends
Senior exec leaves AI surveillance firm UCloud, Zhihu seeks Hong Kong listing

China Green Bulletin: Beijing Sets 2022 Energy Production Targets
State Council hands out tasks for green and low-carbon development, and central government may make a one-off payment to cover overdue renewable subsidies

Editorial: Steady Growth Remains Dependent on Reform and Opening up
Just as the course of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers cannot be reversed, we cannot, and will not, close this door of opportunity

AIIB Halts Loans to Russia and Belarus Amid Sanctions
The China-backed Asian multilateral lender says it is reviewing all business with the two countries as it strives to safeguard the financial integrity of the bank

War in Ukraine Disrupts Some China-Europe Freight Trains, Industry Sources Say
Some turn to maritime transport on concerns about congestion and possible future sanctions

Analysis: China’s CIPS Won’t Rescue Russian Banks From SWIFT Ban
While the homegrown Chinese international payment system may take up some of the slack, it lacks the capacity to fully offset the banks’ exclusion from the global mechanism, analysts say

Analysis: China Looms Large in Western Debate Over Russia SWIFT Ban
Cutting off Moscow’s access to the global payments system could push the country closer to China

Chart of the Day: Russian Attacks Threaten Ukraine’s Burgeoning Trade With China
Chinese imports from and exports to the Eastern European country amounted to nearly $20 billion last year

In Depth: Chinese Companies’ Quest for Indonesian Nickel Grows Perilous
Tsingshan has spearheaded a charge into the Southeast Asian country that has raised questions about whether the firm and its peers in the EV materials industry have overcommitted

Energy Insider: China, Russia Ink 30-Year Gas Supply Deal
Oil prices reach seven-year highs; China exports less refined oil products; Chile moves to nationalize copper and lithium resources

China Seeks to Finance Argentina Projects for $23.7 Billion
President Xi Jinping said the countries should work together on efforts for the Belt and Road Initiative

Analysis: What’s Behind Nickel’s Sudden Market Volatility?
While many have pointed to new supply entering the market, observers say it may have more to do with speculators

Singapore Tells Crypto Firms Not to Market Services to Public
Monetary Authority of Singapore issues marketing guidelines as it embraces cryptocurrencies and seeks to create a regulated environment for them