The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has reached its 10-year milestone, marking a significant period of development and collaboration among participating nations. Recently, the State Council Information Office of China released a white paper titled \"The Belt and Road Initiative: A Key Pillar of the Global Community of Shared Future,\" aiming to highlight the initiative's achievements and future directions.
Over the past decade, the BRI has facilitated numerous infrastructure projects, enhanced trade links, and fostered economic growth across various regions. Partner countries have benefited from improved connectivity and investment opportunities, contributing to their sustainable development goals.
Experts weighing in on the initiative include Charles Liu, founder of HAO Capital and senior fellow at Taihe Institute; Dr. Syed Mahmud Ali, associate fellow at the Institute of China Studies of the University of Malaya; and Harvey Dzodin, senior fellow at the Center for China and Globalization. They discuss the tangible impacts of the BRI, its role in shaping global economic trends, and the challenges it faces in maintaining momentum amid slower global economic growth.
Looking ahead, the sustainability of the BRI will depend on continued collaboration, transparent practices, and adaptive strategies to navigate the evolving global landscape. As the initiative moves into its second decade, the focus will likely shift towards deepening partnerships and ensuring that economic benefits are equitably shared among all participating nations.
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BRI 10 years on: Reviewing the past & looking ahead to the future
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