Greece joins the 16+1 format initiative gathering China and Central Eastern countries, Piraeus to become a major gateway for international trade.
Greece and the new 17+1 format
21st EU-China summit: towards more connectivity!
On 9 April 2019, the 21st China-EU Summit was held in Brussels. The EU-China partnership is to make the world stronger, safer, and more prosperous.
Luxembourg, a member of the BRI
After Italy, Luxembourg officially joined the BRI during Xavier Bettel’s visit to China. Luxembourg looks to become the financial gateway of the BRI.
The digital Silk roads in Monaco
Xi Jinping’s first visit in Monaco. Monaco may become a special hub for the digital silk roads and a showcase for Huawei’s 5G in Europe.
Breaking news : Italy called BRI a debt trap for Sri Lanka, Malaysia and maybe Pakistan!
Italy’s undersecretary of state Michele Geraci stated that the BRI is a debt trap for Sri Lanka, Malaysia and maybe Pakistan!
What is the China-Italy MoU?
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.
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.