China's Belt and Road

One of my recent jobs has been to create some digital materials for the new 'Progress in Geography' book. This has been completed now, and am looking forward to seeing the end result.

The Guardian had  published a useful article which outlined the main themes of this project which has been likened to a new "Silk Road".
Along the route, there is further investment.
The Guardian has published another very useful article, with amazing images, of a planned new development in Sri Lanka, which threatens the economic prosperity of Colombo.

Image: Alan Parkinson