China will no longer build coal plants abroad to help countries along the Belt and Road Initiative to get greener.
No more coal plants in the Belt and Road Initiative
EU Indo-Pacific strategy
On 16th September 2021, was unveiled EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Can this strategy help the EU to defend its interests in the region?
European Union Global Gateway
On 15th September 2021, was announced the upcoming launch of the Global Gateway initiative, a possible EU rival to the BRI.
Societal and Environmental challenges caused by the BRI in Cambodia
Several BRI projects have been conducted in Cambodia, but the country still faces majors governance and environment issues.
Ningxia and the China-Arab States Expo
With the 5th China-Arab expo, Ningxia has for ambition to help Chinese companies expand in Middle East region.
Sri Lanka government must strategize plans for Colombo Port City
Colombo Port City, a large scale development project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, an article written by Natasha Fernando.
In the Way of the Road, the Ecological Consequences of Infrastructure, by Prof Griffiths and Prof Hughes
Book Review: Griffiths, R. and A. Hughes (eds.) (2021): In the way of the Road: The Ecological Consequences of Infrastructure Leiden: IIAS.
A new China-Ukraine partnership
On June 30, China and the Ukraine signed a major agreement regarding the financing and construction of transport infrastructure.
The BRI, more than just a logo
EU member States are considering launching an EU version of the Belt and Road Initiative. Would this project work along China’s BRI?
From 17+1 to 27+1 mechanism?
Lithuania decided to quit China’s 17+1 mechanism in May 2021. Is the 17+1 mechanism still relevant? Or should we move to a 27+1 dialogue?