Belt and Road
Beijing insists its generosity over Belt and Road is genuine
President Xi points to international contribution as others call it 'debt trap'
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Africa
Business Deals
Tokio Marine to invest $360m in African insurers
Japanese company finalizing deal to sell policies on industry's 'last frontier'
International Relations
Djibouti eager to be a key link in China's Belt and Road
Foreign minister is aware of the danger of a debt trap, calls level 'manageable'
Opinion
India risks 'losing' Africa to China
After Beijing raced ahead on the continent, New Delhi must boost ties to catch up
Trade War
China turns to Africa to mitigate impact of US trade war
Beijing summit ends with promise of cooperation on business and security
Companies
Suzuki exits China to boost focus on India and Africa
The automaker has now left the world's two biggest auto markets
International Relations
China pledges another $60bn to Africa in bid to win allies
Xi Jinping says debt held by continent's poorest nations will be waived
International Relations
China steps up courting of Africa ahead of summit
Promise of economic aid tied to Belt and Road initiative
Business Trends
Japanese startup cultivates e-money platform for Asian farmers
Cashless transactions planned to boost growers' annual earnings by $1,000
