In late December 2019, the Chinese ambassador in Paris, Mr. Lu Shaye invited France and the European Union to join the new Silk Road.
France and the EU joining the BRI in 2020, what possibilities, what challenges?
Koper and the “Belt and Road” initiative
Koper, Slovenia’s main port is to become a major hub fo the Belt and Road Initiative in North Adriatic sea thanks to good connections to Central Europe.
Turkmenistan’s strategic corridors
Turkmenistan is home to many connectivity projects for both energy and transport. The BRI will accelerate the realisation of those corridors.
New responses to the Chinese BRI (2): the EU-Japan Partnership on Sustainable Connectivity
In September 2019, EU and Japan agreed to launch a sustainable connectivity project. Is this a possible alternative to the BRI or a complementary project?
New answers to China’s BRI (1): the Blue Dot network?
In November 2019, the USA, Japan and Australia launched the Blue Dot network. Can this new initiative compete with China’s Belt and Road?
Huawei launches 5G in Russia: What are the benefits of next-generation networks?
Huawei is to develop 5g network in Russia. This technology could transform industries in Russia as it is already changing cities and companies in China.
Xi Jinping’s visit to Greece : “the road will soon become a highway”
Greece’s Piraeus port is to become a major hub in the Mediterranean, but more coordination will be required between Greece, Europe and China.
Education, a core aspect of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Education is a priority for both China and Pakistan in developing CPEC: efforts are made to improve literacy among the youth.
Wuhan Promotion Conference in France
On November 15, 2019, was held in Paris the first conference to promote economic and commercial cooperation between Wuhan and France.
Sino-European Agreement on Geographical Indications: a big step forward
Geographical indications of hundreds of Chinese and European products to be mutually recognized. A great way to protect and promote local products!