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Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade

Written by Richard Carney, Associate professor of global studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen

Xi Jinping shakes hands with Chinese construction workers at a Belt and Road Initiative site in Trinidad and Tobago in June 2023.Frederic Dubray/AFP via Getty Images

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Growth of autocracies will expand Chinese global influence via Belt and Road Initiative as it enters second decade

Aurecon bolsters South Australian leadership to support major infrastructure growth

Worried about your job? You’re not alone. But there are proven ways to ease job insecurity

In this year’s budget, Chalmers has to keep a lid on spending – or risk stoking inflation

Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?

Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

After dumping Inland Rail, Australia has no plan to stop relying on diesel trucks for freight

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Reserve Bank Governor Lowe announces changes to bank's operations as cabinet readies to approve who will lead it

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