Economy
China's Xi aims for two birds with one stone
Belt and Road Forum polishes the country's image and boosts president's power
Beijing's grand scheme could turn out to be a financial boondoggle
Abe government may reconsider membership in China-led investment bank
India boycotts Beijing gathering; Russia sends Putin despite concerns about China's growing regional influence
High-profile projects mask uncertain future for economic sphere
Power play within Chinese party is key even if investment falls through
Industry chief expects strong foreign investment inflows into India to continue
Impact of Xi's new Silk Road could exceed post-war US Marshall Plan
Cities, provinces talking up achievements, planning more infrastructure projects
Infrastructure and banking reforms key to easing poverty, participants say
The region's $26 trillion challenge transcends borders and geopolitics
Finance head says cooperation needed between ADB and AIIB
Chinese-led bank moving closer to issuing its own bonds
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