Belt and Road Initiative

China-Pakistan trade surges as Khunjerab Pass opens year-round The Nation21:26China Pakistan International Trade

Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu meets with Brazilian ambassador to China Marcos galvao Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China23:13China Pakistan International Trade

Poor man’s BRI: The global gateway as a strategic tool? chinaobservers20:03EU China China Politics

Giulia pompili China Media Project07:52EU China China Politics

How Beijing uses inducements as a tool of economic statecraft Atlantic Council14:00Beijing Chinese Economy China

China’s Georgian gamble Foreign Policy Research Institute10:12Beijing Chinese Economy China

Hong Kong Airlines launches Hulunbuir route to boost connectivity TravelDailyNews Asia19:10China Chinese Economy Hong Kong

Caspian Sea’s declining water levels threaten both Russia’s North-South project and China’s One … Eurasia Review20:52Caspian Sea Russia China

Declining Caspian water levels threaten Russian and Chinese corridor plans – Analysis Eurasia Review19:59Caspian Sea Russia China

Selçuk Çolakoğlu: Ankara and Beijing can develop joint projects in Central Asia - Interview News.az22:52Central Asia Beijing China

BRI: China's call to Iraq Shafaq News17:38China International Trade Iraq Politics

Academic diplomacy and policy borrowing: media content analysis of Chinese soft power in Morocco Nature.com05:48China Chinese Economy China Politics

King Abdullah Eco City: Crucial global trade route project Kuwait Times11:20China Chinese Economy China Politics

Myanmar: A litmus test for China's private security expansion Observer Research Foundation00:18Myanmar China Chinese Economy

Myanmar Junta Pushes Chinese BRI projects in Rakhine Amid Fierce Fighting The Irrawaddy08:08Myanmar China Chinese Economy

More Nigerian women to benefit from China-Nigeria relationship, says envoy ThisDay Live21:53Chinese Economy Nigeria China

More women to benefit from China-Nigeria relationship, says envoy The Nation, Nigeria09:16Chinese Economy Nigeria China

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China-Pakistan trade surges as Khunjerab Pass opens year-round The Nation21:26

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Hull design for China's second homemade large cruise ship unveiled CGTN04:25

Yesterday

Poor Man’s BRI: The Global Gateway as a Strategic Tool? chinaobservers20:03 26-Mar-25

Hong Kong Airlines launches Hulunbuir route to boost connectivity TravelDailyNews Asia19:10 26-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

How Modern Dental Group’s innovative solutions enhance well-being in belt and road regions DGAP23:47 24-Mar-25

Xinjiang rail ports see over 90,000 China-Europe freight trains People's Daily22:00 24-Mar-25

How Beijing uses inducements as a tool of economic statecraft Atlantic Council14:00 24-Mar-25

Reconstructing Global South's Discourse Power: From Belt and Road to Regional Integration GlobeNewswire (Press Release)03:09 24-Mar-25

Sumatran culinary heritage at risk as environment changes around Silk Road river Mongabay02:52 24-Mar-25

How two Hong Kong firms’ innovative solutions enhance well-being in belt and road regions South China Morning Post01:01 24-Mar-25

Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu Meets with Brazilian Ambassador to China Marcos Galvao Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China23:13 23-Mar-25

From Shantou to the world: textile and garment industry weaves new vitality into BRI People's Daily21:14 23-Mar-25

Dana receives BND100,500 in donations Borneo Bulletin16:25 21-Mar-25

Xinhua Silk Road: 2025 Global South Financiers Forum held in Beijing, urging strong financial… PR Newswire (Press Release)11:55 21-Mar-25

Beijing debuts Central Asia freight train service China.org.cn02:03 21-Mar-25

China continues efforts to strengthen international sci-tech cooperation China.org.cn22:04 20-Mar-25

Academic diplomacy and policy borrowing: media content analysis of Chinese soft power in Morocco Nature.com05:48 20-Mar-25

EPD participates in International Water Conference and shares Hong Kong's water quality management strategies in Sri… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)05:33 20-Mar-25

Chinese Maritime Silk Road Hub Quanzhou Sees Record Rise in Visitors Buddhistdoor03:30 20-Mar-25

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Corruption and crisis define Nepal’s 2024 East Asia Forum19:02 19-Mar-25

Selçuk Çolakoğlu: Ankara and Beijing can develop joint projects in Central Asia - INTERVIEW News.az22:52 18-Mar-25

Declining Caspian Water Levels Threaten Russian And Chinese Corridor Plans – Analysis Eurasia Review19:59 18-Mar-25

As Trump turns world order upside down, could China’s belt and road lead the way? South China Morning Post18:00 17-Mar-25

Chinese contractors struggling to secure deals in democratic countries to build new Silk Road New Civil Engineer13:21 17-Mar-25

China’s Georgian Gamble Foreign Policy Research Institute10:12 17-Mar-25

Expert expects China’s consumption to pick up in 2025 CGTN08:44 17-Mar-25

Giulia Pompili China Media Project07:52 17-Mar-25

China sends delegation to Panama after ports deal, belt and road exit South China Morning Post04:30 17-Mar-25

Myanmar: A litmus test for China's private security expansion Observer Research Foundation00:18 17-Mar-25

BRI: China's call to Iraq Shafaq News17:38 16-Mar-25

China's BRI truly changes lives, destinies of people around world: Cambodian senior minister People's Daily23:14 14-Mar-25

Kra Canal: The Impossible Dream Of Southeast Asia Shipping – Analysis Eurasia Review20:31 14-Mar-25

Italy’s exit from the BRI was a blunder: Conte takes on Meloni Decode3909:08 14-Mar-25

Caspian Sea’s Declining Water Levels Threaten Both Russia’s North-South Project And China’s One … Eurasia Review20:52 13-Mar-25

Maldives has benefitted much from BRI, looks forward to long-term partnership with China: envoy People's Daily20:24 13-Mar-25

Myanmar Junta Pushes Chinese BRI projects in Rakhine Amid Fierce Fighting The Irrawaddy08:08 13-Mar-25

Caspian Sea's Declining Water Levels Threaten Both Russia's North-South Project and China's One … Window on Eurasia (Weblog)07:52 13-Mar-25

High-quality Belt and Road cooperation creates opportunities for global growth People's Daily02:23 12-Mar-25

Chinese Military Infiltrates Myanmar in Security Guise The Irrawaddy05:15 10-Mar-25

Pakistani ambassador on the global impact of China's Two Sessions CGTN02:42 10-Mar-25

King Abdullah Eco City: Crucial global trade route project Kuwait Times11:20 9-Mar-25

Feature: Nepali delegation gains fresh insights at Belt and Road Initiative seminar Xinhua Agency23:30 8-Mar-25

For China’s belt and road, the best days are still to come South China Morning Post03:36 8-Mar-25

India’s answer to China’s belt and road starts to take shape South China Morning Post03:30 8-Mar-25

More Nigerian Women to Benefit from China-Nigeria Relationship, Says Envoy ThisDay Live21:53 7-Mar-25

Chinese contractors in Belt and Road initiative face greater challenges in democratic countries, study shows University of Exeter12:49 7-Mar-25

More women to benefit from China-Nigeria relationship, says envoy The Nation, Nigeria09:16 7-Mar-25

IMEC proves Trump isn’t an isolationist, says Rubio Decode3908:42 7-Mar-25

NPC deputy champions equipment manufacturing industry China.org.cn04:26 7-Mar-25

New Silk Road? Malaysia-Kazakhstan’s Next Chapter in Religious Governance The Astana Times23:44 6-Mar-25

China’s Government Work Report outlines BRI blueprint People's Daily20:50 6-Mar-25

Trump’s Strategic Moves In Panama: A Challenge To China – Analysis Eurasia Review12:32 6-Mar-25

The 'Silk Road' of foreign students in China AsiaNews.it09:41 6-Mar-25

China pledges to expand Kenya's SGR to Malaba The Standard22:52 5-Mar-25

China Looks To Derail The West’s Strategy To Replace Russian Gas Supplies OilPrice.com19:03 5-Mar-25

MEMRI CHINESE MEDIA STUDIES PROJECT EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Media Praises Chinese AI Company DeepSeek: 'America's Military… The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)17:16 5-Mar-25

China Tightens Grip on Myanmar’s Belt & Road Corridor After Rescuing Junta The Irrawaddy04:47 5-Mar-25

Article Entitled "Building a Road to Prosperity Together: Tangible Examples of China-Dominica Cooperation under the… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China23:29 4-Mar-25

China’s CITIC and Myanmar Junta Discuss Progress on Rakhine Deep-Sea Port The Irrawaddy05:14 4-Mar-25

BRI has laid a new global path, national political adviser says People's Daily04:11 4-Mar-25

Maltese ambassador on China's 'two sessions' China.org.cn04:01 4-Mar-25

China’s CITC and Myanmar Junta Discuss Progress on Rakhine Deep-Sea Port The Irrawaddy03:42 4-Mar-25

China’s Middle East Strategy The German Marshall Fund of the United States02:06 4-Mar-25

Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding Delivers Lecture at Zimbabwe National Defense University Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China00:53 4-Mar-25

Sri Lankan diplomat on China's 'two sessions' China.org.cn21:04 3-Mar-25

China's Belt and Road Initiative Is Reshaping Global Power Infrastructure POWER Magazine07:28 3-Mar-25

Breaking China’s chokehold over the critical minerals supply chain The Hindu05:44 3-Mar-25

Interview: China's innovation advancements provide valuable inspiration for Global South, says expert Xinhua Agency05:06 3-Mar-25

Painting, calligraphy, speech competition celebrates Chinese New Year The Nation19:12 1-Mar-25

BRI helps address global challenges, bring prosperity: Chinese ambassador People's Daily02:50 1-Mar-25

US Pressure Pushes Panama Away From China Global Finance Magazine22:05 28-Feb-25

If U.S. attempts World Bank retreat, China-led AIIB could be poised to step in – and provide a model of global… Japan Today16:04 28-Feb-25

Former NSC official Gray on Trump-Meloni nexus Decode3904:02 28-Feb-25

The Philippines reshapes its policies on the U.S. and China GIS Reports02:07 28-Feb-25

The Sino-American Battle for Eurasia CounterPunch01:59 28-Feb-25

Bauchi Signs MoU With Chinese Company Leadership, Nigeria01:12 28-Feb-25

How China’s 2025 International Education Strategy Provides 7 Key Gateways for British Universities FE News.co.uk00:38 28-Feb-25

Speech by SCST at opening of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Belt & Road International Symposium 2025 (English… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)23:01 27-Feb-25

Irsa: China and the Cook Islands: Building the 'Belt and Road' Through Equality, Mutual Benefit, and Win-Win Cooperation GlobeNewswire (Press Release)22:27 27-Feb-25

Secretary of State Marco Rubio With Matthew Boyle for Breitbart News Network U.S Department of State21:14 27-Feb-25

Trump looking to strike ‘big deals’ to counter China’s belt and road projects: Rubio South China Morning Post08:51 27-Feb-25

If US attempts World Bank retreat, China-led AIIB could step in Jakarta Post00:45 27-Feb-25

China in Latin America: February 2025 Council on Foreign Relations09:02 26-Feb-25

LCQ8:Promoting cooperation with the Belt and Road countries The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)05:26 26-Feb-25

US Senators push bill to counter unfair foreign trade practices Fibre2fashion05:26 26-Feb-25

EU urged to launch dedicated unit for export and development finance Global Trade Review03:32 26-Feb-25

Hong Kong to expand trade network with Global South and B&R Countries Hong Kong Standard00:16 26-Feb-25

If Trump attempts World Bank retreat, China-led AIIB could step in Asia Times19:17 25-Feb-25

Trump’s Push Against World Bank Could Boost China’s AIIB Globely News13:35 25-Feb-25

If US attempts World Bank retreat, the China-led AIIB could be poised to step in – and provide a model of global… The Conversation (UK)08:50 25-Feb-25

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About our Belt and Road Initiative news

Latest news on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China's global infrastructure program, investments, partnerships and international impact.

Launched in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Belt and Road Initiative represents China's ambitious plan to connect Asia with Africa and Europe via land and maritime networks. With investments exceeding £1 trillion across more than 150 countries, the BRI aims to boost trade flows and spur economic growth across Asia, Africa and parts of Europe.

Recent developments show China refocusing its BRI strategy towards higher-quality projects with greater emphasis on sustainability. The initiative has faced scrutiny over debt sustainability concerns, with several participating nations renegotiating terms of their infrastructure loans. China has responded by introducing its Global Development Initiative and Green Silk Road frameworks to address these criticisms while continuing to expand its influence.

The human dimension of BRI projects manifests in local communities adapting to new infrastructure. In countries like Pakistan, Kenya and Serbia, Chinese-built railways, ports and highways have transformed daily life while stirring debates about cultural impacts and labour practices. Local workforce training programs and community engagement initiatives are increasingly highlighted as China seeks to improve the initiative's image.

Historically, the BRI evokes China's ancient Silk Road trading routes, but operates in a dramatically different geopolitical landscape. What began as primarily infrastructure-focused has evolved to encompass digital connectivity, health services and green energy projects. This expansion reflects China's growing confidence in shaping international norms and institutions alongside its economic reach.

Our NewsNow feed on the Belt and Road Initiative provides comprehensive, current coverage from reliable sources worldwide. Stay informed about this pivotal initiative reshaping global economic relationships, from major infrastructure projects to strategic partnerships. Whether you're a business leader, policy analyst or simply interested in global affairs, this feed delivers essential updates on one of the most significant geopolitical developments of our time.

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