By April 2013, Chinese companies had signed Memoranda of Understanding for more than 60 projects in a range of sectors including roads, schools, telecoms, energy, and bridges...A joint research project between South Sudanese and Chinese academics in July helped shed light on how Chinese companies in Unity State are communicating with local populations affecting their work. While these are initial steps, they reflect new commitment among Chinese and South Sudanese actors to improve the way that commercial projects are delivered in the world’s newest state...Saferworld will shortly be publishing a series of essays by academics, civil society voices, and policy actors from both China and South Sudan to inform and shape thinking as these debates continue. [refers to China EXIM, CNPC]