As long as member countries of the European Union deal individually with China, which is boosting its influence through massive investments, they may suffer such drawbacks as a technology exodus. Whether they can maintain their unity will be put to serious test.
The role of Asean’s ports in China’s Belt and Road
SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018
China’s investments in deep-sea ports in Myanmar and Cambodia will provide critical links in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but there are also concerns that they could give China undue economic leverage in the region.
Bumps of Belt and Road Initiative in the rear-view mirror
THURSDAY, JULY 05, 2018
Hundreds of infrastructure projects worth hundreds of billions of dollars are being launched in Asian, European and African countries as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Many are now dogged by controversy, hurdles, delays and polarised public opinion.
Belt, Road enhances regional benefit of Beijing-Bangkok ties
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018
The synergy of the Belt and Road Initiative and Thailand 4.0 development program can help improve regional interconnectivity, accelerate economic growth and bring tangible benefits to people in East Asia, experts from China and Thailand said at a forum on Friday.
How Belt and Road is boosting Central Asian tourism
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018
Member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are expected to sign a joint action plan for 2019-20 during a two-day summit in Qingdao to further boost tourism.