Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members (SCO), but India, have approved the Belt and Road Initiative, to build the new silk road in Central Asia.
Reaffirmation of SCO support to the Belt and Road Initiative
Russia and China working on the BRI in Syria
Syria may soon benefit from both Russian and Chinese investment for its reconstruction, and it will start in the port of Tartus.
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.
BRI’s new Russian road
A new road will soon connect Europe to Asia. In June 2019, Russian Prime Minister gave his approval for the construction of a new 2,000 km highway.
Second Belt and Road Forum (2): the world is embracing the BRI!
Although China plays a leading role in this initiative, other countries such as Pakistan and Russia are more and more involved in the BRI.
Geocultural Forum, 2018, Saint Petersburg
On September 27, 2018, the first Geocultural Forum was held in St. Petersburg. This event aimed at strengthening cultural exchanges between Russia, Central Asia and China. This event organized by “Dialogue of Civilizations” was sponsored by China Soong Ching Ling Foundation and the University of Saint Petersburg.
The Polar Route and the Belt and Road Initiative
During Russian Prime Minister Medvedev‘s visit to Beijing on November 1, 2017, President Xi Jinping said he supports the development of the Arctic Polar route as a new axis of the Belt and Road initiative. The Polar Route Russia has
Manzhouli, a gateway to the OBOR
Manzhouli in the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia is becoming a major hub of the new Silk Road. The city has long been a place of exchange between China, Russia and Mongolia, but the OBOR project has strengthened its position.