In this article, Ms. Fernando, an expert in South Asian affairs, debunks the negative narrative of Sri Lanka’s participation in the BRI.
Sri Lanka-China relations and the BRI
Victoria, Australia and the BRI: some outlooks
The state of Victoria in Australia, led by Premier Daniel Andrews, is looking for getting involved in the BRI in spite of federal government’s reluctance.
The China-Serbia Connection
Serbia can become a major interlocutor in the Sino-European dialogue if it continues to move closer to the EU while strengthening its relations with China.
Africa and China, a strong partnership
China and Africa need to continue to dialogue and thus ensure greater entente between Africans and Chinese, in order to avoid misunderstandings.
Masks from Yiwu to Madrid
On March 21, 2020, a freight train carrying medical supplies departed from Yiwu, Zhejiang to Spain. It is the first medical train along the new Silk Road.
For a Health Silk Road
The fight against Covid-19 and future pandemics requires stronger cooperation among nations and the construction of a Health Silk Road.
China and the European Union’s Africa strategy
The EU Africa strategy may be an opportunity for trilateral cooperation with China as argued by China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang.
European investors are welcome in the CPEC
China and Pakistan are inviting foreign and European companies to invest in CPEC Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and develop activities in many sectors.
Pakistan’s Geographical indications
Pakistan has just set geographical indications for some local products.These indications will make the “Pakistan brand” stronger along the BRI.
The “Blue Dot Network” and India
India may join US Blue Dot Network. This new intiative’s objective is to rival the Belt and Road. Can this new programme serve India’s own interest in Asia?