The fight against Covid-19 and future pandemics requires stronger cooperation among nations and the construction of a Health Silk Road.
For a Health Silk Road
China and the European Union’s Africa strategy
The EU Africa strategy may be an opportunity for trilateral cooperation with China as argued by China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang.
European investors are welcome in the CPEC
China and Pakistan are inviting foreign and European companies to invest in CPEC Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and develop activities in many sectors.
Pakistan’s Geographical indications
Pakistan has just set geographical indications for some local products.These indications will make the “Pakistan brand” stronger along the BRI.
Global fight against coronavirus, more BRI, not less
The Belt and Road Initiative is a solution to future epidemics as it boosts cooperation between China and partners in the health sector.
Flying to Cambodia
Cambodia plans to build new airports, to support tourism development. For Phnom Penh, the Belt and Road initiative means better regional integration.
Xi Jinping’s state visit to Myanmar: strengthening the BRI
Following Xi Jinping’s visit to Myanmar, the China Myanmar Economic Corridor is getting more attention from Chinese and foreign investors.
A possible participation of India in the BRI?
A prominent Indian politician Subramanian Swamy recently declared that India was interested in joining the Belt and Road Initiative.
Russia and China working on the BRI in Syria
Syria may soon benefit from both Russian and Chinese investment for its reconstruction, and it will start in the port of Tartus.
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor of the Belt and Road Initiative, by Dr. Wolf
Book Review: Wolf, S. (2019): The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor of the Belt and Road Initiative Concept, Context and Assessment. Springer.