Poorest 75 nations face ‘tidal wave’ of debt repayments to China in 2025, study warns

Italy to withdraw from China’s belt and road initiative, say sources

David Cameron’s backing of Beijing-funded development raises questions over business dealings

China ‘world’s biggest debt collector’ as poorer nations struggle with its loans

China may be planning overseas naval bases in Asia and Africa, say analysts

New Zealand and Fiji strike defence deal amid rising Pacific tensions

China spent $240bn on belt and road bailouts from 2008 to 2021, study finds

Will China’s plan for a ‘green silk road’ live up to environmental promises?

China funnels its overseas aid money into political leaders’ home provinces

China owed $385bn – including ‘hidden debt’ from poorer nations, says report

Which are the best aid donors? Governments have their say

African presidents 'use China aid for patronage politics'

African leaders are almost three times more likely to spend Chinese development aid in areas where they have ethnic ties, casting doubt on the humanitarian effectiveness of Beijing's strict "hands-off"policy in the continent.

Reality check casts doubts on Chinese health aid to Africa

Dispatching doctors like Zhong to Africa is China's flagship health project on the continent. China's official figure estimates that approximately 20,000 doctors have been sent to 69 African countries so far.

Africa's future leaders benefit from Beijing's desire to win hearts and minds

China's African aid programme aims to offer 18,000 government scholarships and train 30,000 Africans by 2015.

Ghana plays ball as China splashes cash on gyms and stadiums

Chinese arms manufacturer PTI has paid for stadiums and gyms but its interest in the African nation is more than sporting.

China hopes to hit the right note with Algeria opera house

New 1,400-seat venue offered as gift by Chinese government hailed as a symbol of friendship between the two countries.

Chinese hospital heals sore spot in Zambia

Medical staff from both countries mingle at first general hospital in Lusaka, which helps focus attention on positive Chinese ties.

China commits billions in aid to Africa as part of charm offensive

China has committed $75bn (�48bn) on aid and development projects in Africa in the past decade, according to research which reveals the scale of what some have called Beijing's escalating soft power charm offensive to secure political and economic clout on the continent.