The Belt and Road Initiative offers new opportunities for Caribbean islands to develop trade and infrastructure and diversify their activities.
The Caribbean and the BRI
Towards a 18 + 1 format? The China-Austria partnership
At the second Belt and Road Forum, the Chinese President invited Austria to become a full member of the China CEEC cooperation framework.
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.
Second Belt and Road Forum (I): Europe in the BRI
On 25 and 26 April 2019, the second “Belt and Road” summit for international cooperation was held in Beijing. EU and China strengthened their ties.
Switzerland’s (good) approach
Switzerland to sign a MoU about the Belt and Road Initiative, to actively participate in the realization of the new Silk Roads.
Malaysia in the BRI again
On April 12, 2019, the Malaysian government announced that they agreed with China to resume the East Coast Rail link, a BRI project.
Greece and the new 17+1 format
Greece joins the 16+1 format initiative gathering China and Central Eastern countries, Piraeus to become a major gateway for international trade.
21st EU-China summit: towards more connectivity!
On 9 April 2019, the 21st China-EU Summit was held in Brussels. The EU-China partnership is to make the world stronger, safer, and more prosperous.
Luxembourg, a member of the BRI
After Italy, Luxembourg officially joined the BRI during Xavier Bettel’s visit to China. Luxembourg looks to become the financial gateway of the BRI.
The digital Silk roads in Monaco
Xi Jinping’s first visit in Monaco. Monaco may become a special hub for the digital silk roads and a showcase for Huawei’s 5G in Europe.