In January 2021, during Wang Yi’s African tour, Botswana and DR Congo joined the Belt and Road Initiative to develop more ties with China.
DR Congo and Botswana joining the BRI
New railway line between Istanbul, Tehran and Islamabad in 2021
Turkey, Iran and Pakistan agreed to resume the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad and increase connectivity from Eastern Mediterranean Sea to South Asia.
EU-China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment
After seven years of negotiations, China and the European Union have approved a comprehensive agreement on investment (CAI).
Reaffirmation of SCO support to the Belt and Road Initiative
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members (SCO), but India, have approved the Belt and Road Initiative, to build the new silk road in Central Asia.
Pakistan is following China on green path
At Climate Ambition Summit 2020, Prime Minister Imran Khan gave priority to renewable energies over coal-fired power plants. CPEC is getting greener!
President Xi Jinping spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on the phone.
On December 9, 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with French President on the phone to increase cooperation between China and France.
Newly proposed environmental classification for BRI projects
The BRI International Green Development Coalition (BRIGC) has just published a guidance to finance and develop greener BRI projects.
Timor-Leste confirming willingness to develop BRI
For East-Timor, the Belt and Road Initiative can help for the construction of new infrastructure for the development of this country.
China-Europe rail freight transport to set new records in Summer 2020
In Summer 2020, China-Europe rail freight transport surged. Europeans needs to sustain this trend when the pandemic is over.
China and Mongolia on the Prairie Road
Mongolia and China maintain good relations, and for Mongolia the Belt and Road Initiative will accelerate sustainable development.