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China has become Indonesia’s largest trading partner and a significant investor in the country. : Belt and Road international forum 2017. The Russian Presidential Press and Information Office, Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons

Building infrastructure is President Joko Widodo’s priority. China’s lending filled a funding gap, but can Indonesia avoid a debt trap?

China's Belt and Road

Unravelling the Belt and Road puzzle in Indonesia

Building infrastructure is President Joko Widodo’s priority. China’s lending filled a funding gap, but can Indonesia avoid a debt trap?

Economy
Chinese lending to ASEAN countries provided funding for cross-border roads, bridges, railways, seaports and airport buildings. : “Border with PRC” by Prince Roy is available at https://bit.ly/46zvPq0 CC BY 2.0

China’s Belt and Road Initiative changed the face of Southeast Asia with projects connecting the region. But some countries face more risks than others.

China's Belt and Road

Southeast Asia’s Belt and Road paved with promises

China’s Belt and Road Initiative changed the face of Southeast Asia with projects connecting the region. But some countries face more risks than others.

Economy
Cities are vulnerable to the impacts of global warming, due to the concentration of people and infrastructure. : Priscilla Du Preez via Unsplash Unsplash Licence

Cities and their inhabitants are a main driver of climate change and, ironically, potentially the main victims. Here’s how that could be fixed.

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Hot cities and the boomerang effect

Cities and their inhabitants are a main driver of climate change and, ironically, potentially the main victims. Here’s how that could be fixed.

Environment