Right after his African tour, in early January, Wang Yi flew to Southeast Asia to strengthen ties between China and four ASEAN countries.
China and national development strategies in 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.
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.
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.
Agreement on high-speed railway construction in Thailand
First contract signed between Thailand and China about the construction of a high speed railway between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Timor-Leste confirming willingness to develop BRI
For East-Timor, the Belt and Road Initiative can help for the construction of new infrastructure for the development of this country.
China-Europe rail freight transport to set new records in Summer 2020
In Summer 2020, China-Europe rail freight transport surged. Europeans needs to sustain this trend when the pandemic is over.
The BRI and the need for its transit infrastructure protection against natural disasters
According to Mr. Savrassov (Phoenix CRetro), the introduction of catastrophe bonds can take the risk off government balance sheets in BRI nations.
China and Mongolia on the Prairie Road
Mongolia and China maintain good relations, and for Mongolia the Belt and Road Initiative will accelerate sustainable development.