International relations
Zambia emerges as a test case as China joins debt relief talks
Beijing's consent to negotiate sets potential precedent for other indebted nations
Economy
Caixin
China close to setting up iron ore trading giant
Company aims to consolidate domestic industry, coordinate mining investment
Opinion
A Chinese port in Nigeria will change the world economy
New facility unites the economic and demographic giants of Asia and Africa
Opinion
Ukraine war divides Western alliance from the Global South
BRICS nations have long aspired to a new world order
Opinion
China can turn debt trap of its own making into historic opportunity
Beijing should cut its losses and focus on salvaging its reputation
Belt and Road
China's 1st Horn of Africa envoy offers to mediate in region
Beijing seeks to strengthen its influence, protect investments from conflict
Opinion
Stronger ties with Africa will help sustain Japan's economy
Everyday ties that bind international cooperation matter
Datawatch
Climate refugees: The world's silent crisis
Number of people displaced by natural disasters could top 200m by 2050
Belt and Road
EU spurs African telecom development to win back clout from China
Brussels seeks to mix economic aid with democracy and free speech
Economy
World Bank sees sharp global slowdown, risk for developing nations
Rising debt and inequality threaten 'hard landing' and unrest in poorer countries
Indo-Pacific
Leader of African trade bloc issues call for Asian investors
Mene moves to boost Turkish investment in Africa during Istanbul summit
Opinion
Xi Jinping echoes Jack Ma as he plots future China-Africa ties
This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation marks a turning point
Coronavirus
U.K., Germany and Italy detect omicron coronavirus variant
Many countries announce travel curbs, bans on southern Africa
Opinion
Why the BRICs nations have not turned the world upside down
Grouping was never ready for today's crop of leaders
Opinion
Asia must help Africa escape worst impacts of climate change
Second-largest continent is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world
Currencies
From Turkey to South Korea, strong dollar squeezes the energy-poor
Higher U.S. interest rates drive investors to greenback
Commodities
Guinea coup upends China strategy as aluminum prices soar
Beijing's dependence on Australia rises while uncertainty clouds African source
Opinion
Singapore ramps up strategic investment in Africa
City-state's understanding of niche frontiers can show other rich nations the way
Economy
IMF lifts growth forecast for rich nations, dims outlook for others
Developing nations draw downgrades on lack of COVID vaccines and fiscal support
Coronavirus
Africa slammed by third wave as vaccinations languish under 2%
China, Russia and others step up to provide assistance