Before heading to Buenos Aires for the G20 summit, the Chinese president made a stopover in Madrid for a three-day visit (27-29 November 2018). Xi Jinping met with the royal couple and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
Spain, Europe and the BRI
The Philippines, a new BRI destination: what consequence for the EU?
On November 20 and 21, 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping made an official visit to Manila and met with his counterpart Rodrigo Duterte. Philippines are now officially part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Africa, a continent linked to the new Silk Roads
After a first stop in the United Arab Emirates, Xi Jinping traveled from 21 to 28 July 2018 in four African countries, including South Africa, where he attended the 9th BRICS Summit.
The UAE, the financial and trade center of the BRI
On his way to Africa, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a stopover in the United Arab Emirates, where he met with the Emirates leaders.
India and China advancing together on new Silk Roads
On April 28-29, 2018, the Indian and Chinese Presidents met in Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province. Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi discussed a number of topics including the (de)militarization of their borders and regional cooperation.
French president’s visit to China (II)
Priority to Africa After a visit to Xian, President Macron went to Beijing on January 9, 2018. He discussed with president Xi Jinping about environmental issues. The two states may increase their cooperation in Africa. One of the main outputs
Belt and Road Initiative in 2018
In his new year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that China would pursue the realization of the new Silk Roads. China will continue to play a major role in international affairs by supporting United Nations decisions and respecting its
The 19th CPC National Congress and the “Belt and Road Initiative”
On October 18, 2017, the 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China was inaugurated. At this event, President Xi Jinping received from CPC delegates a new five-year term as head of China. Communist Party delegates also enshrined Xi Jinping
Sino-Spanish meeting in Astana
On June 9, 2017, King of Spain Felipe VI met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The King of Spain recalled his country’s interest in the Belt and Road initiative. The Chinese president said that
The first “Belt and Road” Forum: Developing new Silk Roads
On May 14 and 15, 2017, the first “Belt and Road forum for international cooperation” was held in Beijing. The summit was attended by delegations from nearly 60 governments. Several member states of the European Union were represented at this