Mapping Chinese Investment in South Asia

This book attempts to capture the tremendous growth in Chinese investment in the South Asian region in the recent past. It makes country-wise analysis of the factors that led to the growth of Chinese investment in the region and explores the nature and role of such investment in expanding trade in the region. It also discusses in detail the Chinese infrastructure investment through Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Interestingly, despite being the major investor in several countries, Chinese investment has been seen with some level of doubt. Apprehension about Chinese investment has forced countries to suspend China-funded projects or amend their investment policies. This book tries to address these crucial issues while exploring and analyzing the causes and effects of the same.

Makes country-wise analysis of the factors that led to the growth of Chinese investment in the region Discusses in detail the Chinese infrastructure investment through Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Explores the nature and role of such investment in expanding trade in the region

Autorentext
Dr Rahul Nath Choudhury is a trade economist based in Delhi. His primary research interests include foreign direct investments, multilateralism, international political economy, geo-economics, and digital trade. He has a decade long experience of working in both public and private sectors in academia as well as the trade industry in various capacities. Earlier he has been associated with the Indian Council of World Affairs, National University of Singapore, and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, among others.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The Belt and Road Initiative in South Asia: benefit for China or threat to participants.- Chapter 3: China's Conundrum in Afghanistan.- Chapter 4: China in Bangladesh: Developing infrastructure or deepening influence.- Chapter 5: Growing Sino-Indian economic ties under the shadow of border tension.- Chapter 6: Chinese investment in Nepal: Capturing the Himalayan hills.- Chapter 7: Chinese investment in Pakistan: approaching towards bankruptcy.- Chapter 8: Chinese Investment in Sri Lanka-Trap of debt.