US-China competition increases in Africa with rail in its epicentre
ANALYSISA more cautious Chinese policy for rail infrastructure investments in Africa and a rebound interest in them by the US might see the two states racing each other to build rail links and secure the...Read more
Major rail project in Middle East, US leverage against China-Russia
ANALYSISJake Sullivan, the White House National Security advisor, met with his Saudi, Emirati and Indian counterparts and discussed a joint railway project linking the Middle East to India via a railway network crossing Saudi Arabia,...Read more
Macron and Von der Leyen in China: EU de-risking, Ukraine and trade
ANALYSISThe much-discussed visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen in China is unfolding. By meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two European leaders aim to push for...Read more
LTG closes Chinese office, signalling the end of an era
Lithuanian Railways (LTG) have officially commenced processes to close their representative office in China. The decision applies to the broader geopolitical context between the two countries in the last year and a half. Political tension...Read moreChina’s BRI takes over the world: is Europe ready to respond?
ANALYSISChina seems to be overtaking Europe in global infrastructure investments, with EU leaders alarmed about the possible consequences. How does China benefit from expanding the Silk Road to other continents, and what could be Europe’s...Read more
Where does the Silk Road bring us if political tension escalates?
While China is still celebrating the New Year peacefully, there is not much peace along the New Silk Road. Disputes and unrest are spreading along the Eurasian corridor, and they could possibly have a heavy...Read more
New Silk Road in 2021: powerplay, record-high volumes but lack of quality
As another year passes by, the New Silk Road is still here stronger than ever. After surviving a global pandemic, overcoming supply chain crises and proving that rail is worthy of attention, the Silk Road...Read more