Return to centre
China's Belt and Road
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The Belt and Road Initiative revives memories of China’s imperial tributary system, says Dominic Ziegler
China’s Belt and Road
China wants to put itself back at the centre of the world
The Belt and Road Initiative revives memories of China’s imperial tributary system, says Dominic Ziegler
The belt
Chinese investment in Eurasia is not always smooth
Problems with investments under the Belt and Road Initiative show some of China’s weaknesses abroad
The road
China is making substantial investment in ports and pipelines worldwide
Many are worried they could be used for military or other strategic purposes
The digital Silk Road
The digital side of the Belt and Road Initiative is growing
Many believe it is where much of the rivalry over the plan will play out in future
The future
Will China sit again at the heart of its own cosmos?
And does it have more than just cold, hard cash to offer?
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Shaking the foundations
Housing
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Since the second world war, governments across the rich world have made three big mistakes, says Callum Williams
- Housing: Housing is at the root of many of the rich world’s problems
- A history: How housing became the world’s biggest asset class
- Supply: Politicians are finally doing something about housing shortages
- Housing finance: A decade on from the housing crash, new risks are emerging
- Better off renting?: Owner-occupation is not always a better deal than renting
- Home ownership: Home ownership is in decline
- Housing for the poor: Governments are rethinking the provision of public housing
- The future: What is the future of the rich world’s housing markets?