Singapore does not require external financing to develop its public infrastructure, but is still looking for taking part in the BRI.
Singapore’s role in the BRI: staying relevant
A new line between Hauts-de-France and Zhejiang
After several-month-interruption, the French Hauts-de-France region is once again connected to China’s Zhejiang province by rail.
China’s BRI in some ASEAN countries (2/4): Indonesia’s GMF
Under Widodo’s presidency, was implemented in Indonesia a national development strategy focusing on maritime affairs, the Global Maritime Fulcrum.
China’s BRI in some ASEAN countries (1/4): the CMEC
In spite of delays, the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) has become a core component of Myanmar’s national strategy.
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!