In November 2019, the USA, Japan and Australia launched the Blue Dot network. Can this new initiative compete with China’s Belt and Road?
New answers to China’s BRI (1): the Blue Dot network?
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.
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!
Gwadar’s masterplan approved in September 2019
In late September 2019, the master plan of the city of Gwadar in Pakistan was finally approved by local authorities; large projects may now start!
The BRI, a renaissance for Iraq?
Iraq will soon join the BRI in order to develop relations with China. The BRi will help for the reconstruction of Iraq and stability in Middle East.
San Marino, the oldest republic, ready to join the BRI
San Marino is looking for developing relations with China by joining the BRI. San Marino may become a major financial and tourist destination with the BRI.
Resolving trade disputes along the BRI
Arbitration and Mediation may be interesting tools to solve commercial disputes between parties involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.
BRI’s environmental challenge
Green finance may help for the decarbonization of the Belt and Road Initiative. More cooperation and incentives must be developed to make the BRI greener.
4th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo
On July 30, were inaugurated the 4th Silk Road International Cultural Expo and the 9th Dunhuang Tour-Silk Road International Tourism Festival in Gansu.