Italy and China have just signed a a memorandum of understanding about the Belt and Road intiative. This is a first step towards EU integration in the BRI.
What is the China-Italy MoU?
Wang Yi for EU-China cooperation
Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s commitment to the European partnership, and stressed that cooperation between the two regions is crucial for world stability.
Italy and the BRI: the challenge of European integration
Without coordination at the European level, the various connectivity projects between Europe and China are likely to compete with one another.
MIPIM 2019 BRI session
From March 12 to 15, 2019, the MPIM (International Market of Real Estate Professionals) took place in Cannes, France. A roundtable was dedicated to the Belt and Road Initiative.
British and European universities and the BRI
In February 2019, the British Chamber of Commerce in China, published a report on education in the BRI, and on opportunities for British education.
NEOM and the BRI
Saudi’s NEOM may become a hub for the Belt and Road Initiative.
The BRI in Latin America: COSCO investing in Chancay
The Chinese company COSCO, a leader in port terminals management has purchased Chancay terminal (60 percent stake) in the north of Lima.
DP World suing China Merchants: a sign of good health for the BRI?
Emirati group DP World filed a lawsuit against China Merchants Port Holdings in the High Court of Hong Kong.
The BRI at 2019 Munich Security Conference
From 15 to 17 February 2019 was held the 55th Munich Security Conference. Over the years, this event has become a major meeting place for leaders from around the world who can discuss global issues related to security and defense.
The BRI’s environmental challenges
When inaugurating the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in 2017, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of environment in this project and called for creating green silk roads. The new silk roads may create better conditions to manage