A ‘Second China Shock:’ What it is and its Implications for the United States
China's rise on the global stage was facilitated in large part by an artificial export surge, the effects of which was dubbed the 'China Shock.' Now, with the country facing strong economic headwinds, Chinese leaders are trying to craft another export surge to revive growth. The U.S. may be in for another round of job loss and political turmoil.
Trade, Development, and Debt: What China’s Belt and Road Initiative Means for Africa
In the last twenty years, China has funded $170 billion worth of development projects in Africa under the “Belt and Road Initiative.” The initiative aims to connect Asia, Africa, and Europe through infrastructure, but the BRI has been met with skepticism. Questions about China’s intentions in the region and the BRI’s long-term effects on the economies involved are paramount to the West