In spite of delays, the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) has become a core component of Myanmar’s national strategy.
China’s BRI in some ASEAN countries (1/4): the CMEC
China and national development strategies in ASEAN countries
Right after his African tour, in early January, Wang Yi flew to Southeast Asia to strengthen ties between China and four ASEAN countries.
DR Congo and Botswana joining the BRI
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.
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.
The Three Seas Initiative and the BRI in Europe
In Central Europe, the 3 Seas Initiative can be developed along the Belt and Road Initiative to support connectivity between Europe and China.