On 15th September 2021, was announced the upcoming launch of the Global Gateway initiative, a possible EU rival to the BRI.
European Union Global Gateway
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?
Asia and Pacific High-level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation
On 23rd June 2021, the Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi chaired the Asia and Pacific High-level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation.
Afghanistan:The heart of the New Silk Road strategy?
Afghanistan’s stability is an international challenge and may have consequences for the future of China’s BRI, particularly for the CPEC.