We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Potassium railway’: China’s hidden card in the trade war For over a decade, China has invested heavily to build a dual-purpose passenger and freight railway through the thick rainforest between Kunming and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This railway has become a critical conduit for China to secure potassium... Events
Signal failure for China’s railway diplomacy in Southeast Asia Lowy Institute Events
Kenya has converted its US dollar-denominated railway loans from China into the Chinese yuan, not only securing debt relief but also fitting into Beijing’s long-term goal of internationalising its currency. Analysts said the decision, announced by Kenya last week, paved the way for other debt-stressed African countries and could ultimately draw them closer to China. Kenyan Treasury Minister John Mbadi said on Tuesday that the country’s US$5 billion Chinese railway loans had been converted to... Politics
Kenya converts railway loan from China into yuan to save on interest Reuters Politics
China Leads In Transforming Holiday Travel, Introducing Expanded Railway Capacity And Streamlined Transfer Services For National Day And Mid-Autumn Festival Travel And Tour World Sport
China railway trips hit record on first day of national holiday Reuters Events
China strikes $1.4 billion deal with Zambia, Tanzania for railway upgrade Business Insider Africa Economics
Railway to better link China's southern, southwestern regions China Daily - Global Edition Politics
