Belt and Road Initiative

Azerbaijan’s bold play: From Belt and Road passageway to global business hub [analysis] AzerNews05:33China Chinese Economy China Politics

China's ODI surge signals a quiet redrawing of global influence CGTN05:49China Chinese Economy China Politics

Brazil says China offers the best trade opportunities for the future but declines to join ‘Belt and Road’ Cuenca High Life13:37US/China China China Politics

Belt and Road reforms: Sustainability, strategy, and soft power Observer Research Foundation19:05US/China China China Politics

China’s new envoy outlines expansive cooperation plans with Azerbaijan Caliber.AZ07:28Azerbaijan China Chinese Economy

Ambassador of China: A total of 369 trains traveled along Trans-Caspian International Transport Route in 2024 Azerbaijan State News Agency17:39Azerbaijan China Chinese Economy

Full text: China, Kenya pledge stronger ties The Star, Kenya07:41William Ruto China Politics Global Issues

China-Kenya ties: Strengthening BRI cooperation for shared prosperity CGTN06:05William Ruto China Politics Global Issues

Azerbaijan is second country after China to have invested most in Belt and Road project - President Ilham Aliyev Trend News Agency17:43Azerbaijan China China Politics

President of Azerbaijan: We are expanding our cooperation with China within the framework of the Belt and Road… Azerbaijan State News Agency18:12Azerbaijan China China Politics

China highly values partnership with Azerbaijan - BRI representative Trend News Agency10:47Azerbaijan China Azerbaijani Politics

ECRL to supercharge East coast growth, lure fresh Chinese investments under BRI push Malay Mail09:35Malaysia Chinese Economy China

BRI railway to better link Malaysia People's Daily02:18Malaysia Chinese Economy China

Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines forge strategic alliance to boost trade between Saudi Arabia and China Payload Asia06:02Saudi Arabia China Chinese Economy

China to train workforce in Pakistan with initially a batch of 10,000 youth The Nation13:38Pakistan China Chinese Economy

Raya Airways expands Zhengzhou cargo route Air Cargo Week14:01Malaysia China Aviation Defence

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In the last 4 hours

New Hong Kong to Hulunbuir Fight on Hong Kong Airlines eTurboNews16:06

In the last 8 hours

Exclusive Interview with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev CGTN12:26

Central Bank of Egypt meets Chinese delegation to enhance bilateral relations Amwal Al Ghad12:22

From Silk Road to strategy: Baku, Beijing align for multipolar future AzerNews11:56

Earlier today

China’s new envoy outlines expansive cooperation plans with Azerbaijan Caliber.AZ07:28

BRI: What's behind the Belt and Road Initiative People's Daily06:26

Yesterday

Ambassador of China: A total of 369 trains traveled along Trans-Caspian International Transport Route in 2024 Azerbaijan State News Agency17:39 28-Apr-25

Chinese ambassador portrays nation's Middle Corridor efforts with Azerbaijan Trend News Agency13:25 28-Apr-25

China highly values partnership with Azerbaijan - BRI representative Trend News Agency10:47 28-Apr-25

ECRL to supercharge east coast growth, lure fresh Chinese investments under BRI push Malay Mail09:35 28-Apr-25

China-Kenya ties: Strengthening BRI cooperation for shared prosperity CGTN06:05 28-Apr-25

Azerbaijan’s bold play: From Belt and Road passageway to global business hub [ANALYSIS] AzerNews05:33 28-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

China's ODI surge signals a quiet redrawing of global influence CGTN05:49 27-Apr-25

Belt And Road Reforms: Sustainability, Strategy, And Soft Power – Analysis Eurasia Review01:31 27-Apr-25

Azerbaijan rides Belt and Road wave to power up ties with China Trend News Agency06:44 26-Apr-25

Belt and Road Reforms: Sustainability, Strategy, and Soft Power Observer Research Foundation19:05 25-Apr-25

Global Times: China, Azerbaijan establish comprehensive strategic partnership, as two countries open a new chapter of… GlobeNewswire (Press Release)14:48 25-Apr-25

China to train workforce in Pakistan with initially a batch of 10,000 youth The Nation13:38 25-Apr-25

Hong Kong adds value to a shared belt and road talent pool South China Morning Post09:04 25-Apr-25

2025 Belt and Road Creativity and Sustainable Development Seminar Held in Beijing PR Newswire (Press Release)05:40 25-Apr-25

Revealed: Details of new SGR deal Ruto signed in China The Star, Kenya05:07 25-Apr-25

China's outbound direct investment up 6.2 pct in Q1 People's Daily03:04 25-Apr-25

China starts Yangtze River container Ro-Ro shipping link to Africa Container News10:54 24-Apr-25

Eurasian journalists explore peony porcelain craft in Luoyang People's Daily10:27 24-Apr-25

Full text: China, Kenya pledge stronger ties The Star, Kenya07:41 24-Apr-25

· Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kenya on Creating an Inspiring Example in … Chinese Embassy in the US07:13 24-Apr-25

Joint Statement Between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Kenya on Creating an Inspiring Example in… UK Chinese Embassy (Press Release)07:13 24-Apr-25

Belt and Road deals drive demand for deep legal networks IFLR06:08 24-Apr-25

Azerbaijan, China cement strategic partnership under Silk Road vision [COMMENTARY] AzerNews15:37 23-Apr-25

Asia Cultural Co-operation Forum+ 2025 concludes on high note (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)15:29 23-Apr-25

Relational Dynamics and Italy’s Strategic Integration into the Indo-Pacific Institute for Security and Development Policy15:26 23-Apr-25

Raya Airways expands Zhengzhou cargo route Air Cargo Week14:01 23-Apr-25

Chinese firm XJ deepens China-Cambodia energy ties through power projects People's Daily10:02 23-Apr-25

China eyes Armenia in new transport integration move PanARMENIAN.Net10:01 23-Apr-25

Azerbaijan, China sign plan for joint promotion of 'Belt and Road' initiative Trend News Agency08:14 23-Apr-25

Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines forge strategic alliance to boost trade between Saudi Arabia and China Payload Asia06:02 23-Apr-25

Eurasian journalists tour National Peony Garden in C China's Luoyang People's Daily04:36 23-Apr-25

Eurasian journalists discover art of Chinese folding fans People's Daily02:34 23-Apr-25

Greater Bay Area could benefit from proposed ‘Belt and Road Games' FinanceAsia01:02 23-Apr-25

Peonies bloom in full splendor in C China's Luoyang People's Daily11:28 22-Apr-25

Stand up to U.S. economic bullying, say no to the “tariff stick” The Kabul Times05:55 22-Apr-25

China-Cambodia QR Payment Interoperability Speeds up -- UnionPay Wallets from China Achieve 200%+ Transaction Value… GlobeNewswire (Press Release)05:18 22-Apr-25

Eurasian journalists explore National Peony Garden in C China's Luoyang People's Daily04:52 22-Apr-25

In the last month

U.S. Counters Iran Talks with Saudi Nuclear Deal Strategy OilPrice.com23:09 21-Apr-25

President of Azerbaijan: We are expanding our cooperation with China within the framework of the Belt and Road… Azerbaijan State News Agency18:12 21-Apr-25

Azerbaijan, China unite for global peace, stability, development President Ilham Aliyev’s… Caliber.AZ18:03 21-Apr-25

We are expanding our cooperation with China within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative - President Ilham… Trend News Agency17:54 21-Apr-25

President Ilham Aliyev interviewed by China’s Xinhua News Agency AzerNews17:51 21-Apr-25

Azerbaijan is second country after China to have invested most in Belt and Road project - President Ilham Aliyev Trend News Agency17:43 21-Apr-25

President Ilham Aliyev interviewed by China's Xinhua Trend News Agency17:33 21-Apr-25

· Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on April 21, 2025（2025-04-21） Chinese Embassy in the US13:49 21-Apr-25

China champions people-centered, outward-looking human rights approach China.org.cn09:11 21-Apr-25

Ruto's China visit: Why it is important for Kenya The Star, Kenya06:48 21-Apr-25

China-Cambodia airport project highlights growing ties People's Daily06:42 21-Apr-25

Pakistan still long way off China Belt and Road goals after 10 years Nikkei Asian Review07:09 20-Apr-25

Chinese firm offers high-performance, low-cost satellites to belt and road countries South China Morning Post09:00 19-Apr-25

Research on the impact of cross-border mergers and acquisitions on investment efficiency: evidence from Chinese listed… Nature.com16:30 18-Apr-25

Brazil says China offers the best trade opportunities for the future but declines to join ‘Belt and Road’ Cuenca High Life13:37 18-Apr-25

Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway helps boost economic and social development in Cambodia People's Daily02:43 18-Apr-25

Economic triangle to reshape regional trade The Express Tribune00:28 18-Apr-25

The Connectivity Implications of China’s Infrastructure-Building in the Middle East: Are Chinese Projects Regional… Newlines Institute11:06 17-Apr-25

Siem Reap–Angkor Int'l Airport: Gateway to Cambodia-China travel CGTN10:08 17-Apr-25

Golden Threads: Sino-Cambodian synergy on the Sesan River CGTN07:27 17-Apr-25

Hong Kong’s professional services help firms expand into belt and road markets South China Morning Post05:07 17-Apr-25

BRI railway to better link Malaysia People's Daily02:18 17-Apr-25

Belt and Road Economic and Trade Centre inaugurated The Nation02:15 17-Apr-25

China’s strategy in the tariff wars Asia Times01:53 17-Apr-25

Xi's Malaysia visit sets new milestone in bilateral ties, regional cooperation Xinhua Agency00:54 17-Apr-25

Navigating the US-PRC tech competition in the Global South Atlantic Council19:02 16-Apr-25

China-Malaysia win-win cooperation under Belt and Road Initiative CGTN11:06 16-Apr-25

King: Malaysia-China cooperation to grow stronger, Forest City poised as prime ‘Belt and Road’ investment Malay Mail09:59 16-Apr-25

Malaysia king says ready to boost trade, investment cooperation with China People's Daily09:09 16-Apr-25

Urgent: Malaysia king says ready to boost trade, investment cooperation with China Xinhua Agency08:26 16-Apr-25

Golden Threads: E-Commerce Redefines Trade CGTN07:10 16-Apr-25

East Coast Rail Link in Malaysia: A vivid example of building a China-Malaysia community of shared future People's Daily07:09 16-Apr-25

Xi Jinping hopes for stronger China-Malaysia ties, urges collaboration on Belt and Road initiatives Malay Mail02:10 16-Apr-25

“Multiple happiness” in China and voyage of discovery, By Zainab Suleiman Okino News Diary Online22:56 15-Apr-25

Xi urges strengthening supply chain cooperation with Malaysia in signed article Xinhua Agency13:47 15-Apr-25

Exclusive Interview with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone CGTN09:42 15-Apr-25

Exchange 106 tower, a landmark of China-Malaysia BRI cooperation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia People's Daily08:04 15-Apr-25

Silk Road-themed tourism gains global appeal People's Daily04:30 15-Apr-25

Beijing, Kuala Lumpur set to expand cooperation People's Daily02:28 15-Apr-25

A Deadly Earthquake & Chinese Construction Scoop01:13 15-Apr-25

Across China: Silk Road-themed tourism gains global appeal Xinhua Agency13:52 14-Apr-25

China: Southeast Asia visit raises alarm over digital repression Article 1913:08 14-Apr-25

China: Southeast Asia visit highlights risks of rising digital repression Article 1912:58 14-Apr-25

ASEAN promotes a community of shared future with China CGTN07:59 14-Apr-25

China, Vietnam deepen high-quality cooperation in technology CGTN07:40 14-Apr-25

How Trump’s Coercion Could Backfire in Asia Foreign Affairs06:11 14-Apr-25

The kites of friendship CGTN04:04 13-Apr-25

Xi Jinping and his "ironclad friends" from Cambodia People's Daily02:52 12-Apr-25

Xinhua research report on new frontiers for China-ASEAN Cooperation published in Kuala Lumpur Xinhua Agency22:49 11-Apr-25

China, ASEAN deepen regional economic integration: report Xinhua Agency16:12 11-Apr-25

China-ASEAN cooperation yields fruitful, win-win results: report Xinhua Agency16:02 11-Apr-25

Feature: Xi Jinping and his "ironclad friends" from Cambodia Xinhua Agency10:36 11-Apr-25

IMEC's Comeback The German Marshall Fund of the United States10:15 11-Apr-25

PU, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences sign MoU The Nation08:28 11-Apr-25

Interview: Belt and Road Initiative brings development opportunities to Trinidad and Tobago, official says People's Daily01:58 11-Apr-25

China expands AI globally through the Digital Silk Road East Asia Forum01:06 11-Apr-25

HKIC capitalizing on 'Belt and Road' market Hong Kong Standard08:53 10-Apr-25

Halting the BRI Won’t Be Enough to Stop China’s Spreading Influence in Central America The Diplomat19:46 9-Apr-25

Christopher Wilton-Steer’s 25,000-Mile Journey Captures a Contemporary View of an Ancient Trade Route Colossal19:00 9-Apr-25

Geopolitical Implications Of Yunus’s Visit To China – Analysis Eurasia Review01:49 9-Apr-25

Weighing China's influence in Southeast Asia | Video Channel NewsAsia23:13 8-Apr-25

BRI, Trump-Tariffs and Way Forward Pakistan Observer20:00 8-Apr-25

Reference: The Digital Silk Road – key facts Ports Europe14:20 8-Apr-25

Cross the borders: the dual cultural devaluation of the Belt and Road co-production films Nature.com00:43 6-Apr-25

EU courts Central Asia in quest for critical raw materials Brussels Signal14:12 4-Apr-25

Chinese delegation did not raise ‘Zangezur corridor’ issue in Azerbaijan, China diplomat says News.am12:34 3-Apr-25

Director-General of the Department of Treaty and Law of the Foreign Ministry Ma Xinmin Meets with the Law Society of… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China10:32 3-Apr-25

Golden Threads: Shifting Gears, Changing Lives CGTN07:02 3-Apr-25

Collapse of China-built Bangkok tower raises concerns about Belt and Road construction practices The Washington Times22:46 2-Apr-25

Chinese official hails Zangezur Corridor as key to strengthening ties with Azerbaijan Caliber.AZ17:04 2-Apr-25

Xinhua Silk Road: China's Dehua white porcelain shines in exhibition held in Japan's Kyoto PR Newswire (Press Release)06:43 2-Apr-25

CCTV4: CMG Launches Expert Committee on South China Sea Studies and Releases Southeast Asia… PR Newswire (Press Release)02:39 2-Apr-25

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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.

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