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The EU will ramp up efforts to counter China’s BRI

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EU

Member states have asked the European Commission to spend the next nine months developing a plan containing “high impact and visible projects” to rival the BRI. While EU efforts…

Beijing empowers itself in foreign relations

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CHINA

It gives a veneer of legality to interference in other countries’ affairs. The new law raises the level of threat from Beijing to foreign organisations and those with connections…

African COVID-19 lockdowns will split public opinion

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AFRICA

African COVID-19-related lockdowns.

South Africa’s tourism sector set for more turbulence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tourism has been identified as a priority sector to drive economic recovery in the government’s recent strategy, as well as in the recovery strategies agreed by business and…

EU-Japan partnership could set new global standards

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EU/JAPAN

EU-Japan cooperation.

China's OBOR will follow opportunities, not blueprint

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CHINA

The One Belt One Road initiative.

Morocco Rif protests will not gain nationwide traction

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MOROCCO

Al Hoceima and the wider Rif region have witnessed demonstrations since October 2016, when a local fish seller was killed in a confrontation with local officials.

China's Belt and Road will evolve to fit new situation

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CHINA

China's top leaders are no longer promoting the BRI as a major international initiative, instead emphasising working-level contacts with partner countries. BRI activities continue…

Militarism will persist in new Uganda police command

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UGANDA

Ugandan security sector reshuffles.

New Taiwan opposition leader could ease China tension

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TAIWAN

He is Beijing's preferred candidate and appears to have a cordial relationship with President Xi Jinping. He takes the helm at a moment when relations with China are the tensest…