China and Africa have a long history of political and economic ties, which have greatly intensified in recent years. Both bilateral trade and Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa grew about fourfold between 2001 and 2005, accompanied by a major influx of Chinese enterprises and...

In 2006, which China named the "Year of Africa," it quadrupled its investment commitments to infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa, to more than $7 billion. In 2007 China committed another $4.5 billion. Such funds could make a significant contribution toward meeting Africa's infrastructure...

Re-imagining the Silk Road for the 21st century -- BRI from within China: vision, rationale, and the "corridors". -- BRI from within China: mechanisms, institutions, and media representations. -- Urban development challenges under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -- Inter-continental...