The Belt and Road Initiative Author:Xi Jinping Paperback,308 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).Marking this important milestone,the Th...The Belt and Road Initiative Author:Xi Jinping Paperback,308 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).Marking this important milestone,the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation(BRF)was convened in Beijing last October.At its opening ceremony,Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address titled“Building an Open,Inclusive and Interconnected World For Common Development.”Xi said,“The BRI,drawing inspiration from the ancient Silk Road and focusing on enhancing connectivity,aims to enhance policy,infrastructure,trade,financial and people-to-people connectivity,inject new impetus into the global economy,create new opportunities for global development,and build a new platform for international economic cooperation.”展开更多
Over the last 10 years since the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)was first proposed,policy coordination has helped countries along the routes synergize their development strategies and built platforms and mechanisms for ...Over the last 10 years since the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)was first proposed,policy coordination has helped countries along the routes synergize their development strategies and built platforms and mechanisms for international cooperation.It has offered Chinese solutions for promoting regional economic development and improving global governance,provided important guarantees for facilities connectivity,unimpeded trade,financial integration,and people-to-people bonds,and delivered solid outcomes of Belt and Road cooperation with high quality.展开更多
"Since childhood, my hometown had been suffering power outages. Later I went to China to study hydropower. After graduation, I came to work at the Nam Phay Hydropower Station built by China North Industries Corpo..."Since childhood, my hometown had been suffering power outages. Later I went to China to study hydropower. After graduation, I came to work at the Nam Phay Hydropower Station built by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), and witnessed tremendous changes in my hometown,” said Xaysee, a young man from Laos. This is an example of the change brought by the Belt and Road Initiative to the partner countries, the epitome of strengthening people-to-people ties.展开更多
“The Belt and Road Initiative [BRI] can contribute greatly to a peaceful, orderly shift in the global order and support China’s constructive international role commensurate with its size and potential,” uttered by ...“The Belt and Road Initiative [BRI] can contribute greatly to a peaceful, orderly shift in the global order and support China’s constructive international role commensurate with its size and potential,” uttered by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a five-day visit to Beijing for the second Belt and Road Forum—an international summit led and hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Noting that Singapore had been an “early and strong supporter” of the BRI, Lee asserted that Singapore was well placed to make a “modest contribution” to the BRI. He cited the example of the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI)—a joint Sino-Singapore project launched in 2015—as an area where Singapore could make a useful contribution to the BRI through improving land and sea trade and transport connectivity.展开更多
In an attempt to parallel the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),a China-proposed initiative to enhance global connectivity along and beyond the ancient Silk Road routes that embodies inclusiveness,openness and shared divi...In an attempt to parallel the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),a China-proposed initiative to enhance global connectivity along and beyond the ancient Silk Road routes that embodies inclusiveness,openness and shared dividends,the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor(IMEC),announced at the Group of 20(G20)Leaders'Event on Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment on September 9,lacks the global aura,scale,resources and networks to meet the world's current and future needs.展开更多
Infrastructure connectivity is one of the cooperation priorities of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).The construction and improvement of infrastructure means a large amount of investment as well as lots of risks.This...Infrastructure connectivity is one of the cooperation priorities of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).The construction and improvement of infrastructure means a large amount of investment as well as lots of risks.This study tries to gauge the funding needs for the countries along the Belt and Road for infrastructure investment to maintain a relatively rapid economic growth.To make it convenient for analysis,this study only projects the appropriate infrastructure investment demand of 65 countries along the Belt and Road that have relatively complete GDP statistics in recent years.And the projection result is the total appropriate infrastructure investment demand is expected to be about US$11.5 trillion between 2017 and 2021.To overcome the challenges and attract more funds to meet the large-scale infrastructure investment demand of the BRI countries,it is critical to improve the infrastructure investment environment in the region.Besides governments’functions of improving investment environment,the role of private investors is of equal importance as market rules and international norms are followed in the process of facilities connectivity construction of the BRI.展开更多
In March 2015,China issued an action plan which described the main objectives of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).As part of the BRI,Beijing launched the Digital Silk Road(DSR)in 2015 with a loose mandate.It has sinc...In March 2015,China issued an action plan which described the main objectives of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).As part of the BRI,Beijing launched the Digital Silk Road(DSR)in 2015 with a loose mandate.It has since become a significant part of Beijing’s overall BRI strategy,under which China provides aid,political support,and other assistance to recipient states.In June 2014,Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the sixth session of the ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum.During the meeting,Xi put forward the strategic concept of China-Arab cooperation mode as‘1+2+3,’with the‘3’including nuclear energy,aerospace and satellite technology and new energy.The two sides have agreed on the establishment of the China-Arab Centre for Technology Transfer,the construction of training centres for Arabian countries peaceful use of nuclear energy,and research on the use of China’s Beidou Navigation Satellite system in the Arab states.in Tunisia in April 2018.This paper will review the collaboration of China and the Arab states to implement a positive model of technological development and digital connectivity.Further,the ICT development of the Arab states in comparison to China will be investigated to explain changes observed in the countries ICT Exports.展开更多
This article aims to analyse the economic significance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC),a core component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),for the Greater Middle East with focus on Pakistan,Saudi ...This article aims to analyse the economic significance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC),a core component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),for the Greater Middle East with focus on Pakistan,Saudi Arabia,the United Arab Emirates(UAE),Qatar and Oman.In so doing,the article underscores on the one hand the existing economic cooperation between Pakistan and the said countries and on the other highlights China’s growing interest in the Arab World in terms of trade.In this respect,the study incorporates the economic values of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030,Qatar National Vision(2030)and Oman Vision(2040)which provide for transregional economic cooperation in terms of market connectivity.In order to realise the latter,the CPEC,as part of the BRI,offers itself as means and market to transregional stakeholders.Empirically,the study posits that CPEC under the BRI framework carries positive economic implications for the Greater Middle East on account of existing and emerging investment and trade trends transregionally.Nonetheless,prospects for economic cooperation are beset with geopolitical challenges such as the recent Iran-US stand-off.The BRI,in remedial terms,can generate stakes for transregional(non-)BRI countries,especially Iran,India and the US in order to prefer peaceful means for conflict resolution.展开更多
The‘Belt and Road’Initiative features prominently in China’s foreign and geo-economic policies.The aim of this initiative is to strengthen Beijing’s economic leadership through a programme for infrastructure build...The‘Belt and Road’Initiative features prominently in China’s foreign and geo-economic policies.The aim of this initiative is to strengthen Beijing’s economic leadership through a programme for infrastructure building throughout China’s neighbouring regions.At the same time,this will help Chinese industries at home while they are still modernising.Under this initiative,the Middle East figures prominently due to its rich hydrocarbon resources along with its need to develop its infrastructure in various Persian Gulf nations.Therefore,the current topic is an exploration of the relations between China’s‘Belt and Road’Initiative and the Middle East and its broader implications on the region.China is trying to present itself as a plausible alternative to the traditional great power politics at play in the region and with fresh tactics.This‘Belt and Road’Initiative is trying to increase China’s economic reach in the Middle East.At the same time,Beijing holds a unique position of being friendly with all the Middle Eastern leaders.Thus,the study will help to understand China’s rising power in the Middle East through its economic prowess and growing military strength.In this regard,it becomes imperative to study China’s progress of‘Belt and Road’Initiative in the Middle Eastern region.展开更多
文摘The Belt and Road Initiative Author:Xi Jinping Paperback,308 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).Marking this important milestone,the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation(BRF)was convened in Beijing last October.At its opening ceremony,Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address titled“Building an Open,Inclusive and Interconnected World For Common Development.”Xi said,“The BRI,drawing inspiration from the ancient Silk Road and focusing on enhancing connectivity,aims to enhance policy,infrastructure,trade,financial and people-to-people connectivity,inject new impetus into the global economy,create new opportunities for global development,and build a new platform for international economic cooperation.”
文摘Over the last 10 years since the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)was first proposed,policy coordination has helped countries along the routes synergize their development strategies and built platforms and mechanisms for international cooperation.It has offered Chinese solutions for promoting regional economic development and improving global governance,provided important guarantees for facilities connectivity,unimpeded trade,financial integration,and people-to-people bonds,and delivered solid outcomes of Belt and Road cooperation with high quality.
文摘"Since childhood, my hometown had been suffering power outages. Later I went to China to study hydropower. After graduation, I came to work at the Nam Phay Hydropower Station built by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), and witnessed tremendous changes in my hometown,” said Xaysee, a young man from Laos. This is an example of the change brought by the Belt and Road Initiative to the partner countries, the epitome of strengthening people-to-people ties.
文摘“The Belt and Road Initiative [BRI] can contribute greatly to a peaceful, orderly shift in the global order and support China’s constructive international role commensurate with its size and potential,” uttered by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a five-day visit to Beijing for the second Belt and Road Forum—an international summit led and hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Noting that Singapore had been an “early and strong supporter” of the BRI, Lee asserted that Singapore was well placed to make a “modest contribution” to the BRI. He cited the example of the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI)—a joint Sino-Singapore project launched in 2015—as an area where Singapore could make a useful contribution to the BRI through improving land and sea trade and transport connectivity.
文摘In an attempt to parallel the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),a China-proposed initiative to enhance global connectivity along and beyond the ancient Silk Road routes that embodies inclusiveness,openness and shared dividends,the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor(IMEC),announced at the Group of 20(G20)Leaders'Event on Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment on September 9,lacks the global aura,scale,resources and networks to meet the world's current and future needs.
文摘Infrastructure connectivity is one of the cooperation priorities of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).The construction and improvement of infrastructure means a large amount of investment as well as lots of risks.This study tries to gauge the funding needs for the countries along the Belt and Road for infrastructure investment to maintain a relatively rapid economic growth.To make it convenient for analysis,this study only projects the appropriate infrastructure investment demand of 65 countries along the Belt and Road that have relatively complete GDP statistics in recent years.And the projection result is the total appropriate infrastructure investment demand is expected to be about US$11.5 trillion between 2017 and 2021.To overcome the challenges and attract more funds to meet the large-scale infrastructure investment demand of the BRI countries,it is critical to improve the infrastructure investment environment in the region.Besides governments’functions of improving investment environment,the role of private investors is of equal importance as market rules and international norms are followed in the process of facilities connectivity construction of the BRI.
文摘In March 2015,China issued an action plan which described the main objectives of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).As part of the BRI,Beijing launched the Digital Silk Road(DSR)in 2015 with a loose mandate.It has since become a significant part of Beijing’s overall BRI strategy,under which China provides aid,political support,and other assistance to recipient states.In June 2014,Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the sixth session of the ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum.During the meeting,Xi put forward the strategic concept of China-Arab cooperation mode as‘1+2+3,’with the‘3’including nuclear energy,aerospace and satellite technology and new energy.The two sides have agreed on the establishment of the China-Arab Centre for Technology Transfer,the construction of training centres for Arabian countries peaceful use of nuclear energy,and research on the use of China’s Beidou Navigation Satellite system in the Arab states.in Tunisia in April 2018.This paper will review the collaboration of China and the Arab states to implement a positive model of technological development and digital connectivity.Further,the ICT development of the Arab states in comparison to China will be investigated to explain changes observed in the countries ICT Exports.
文摘This article aims to analyse the economic significance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC),a core component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI),for the Greater Middle East with focus on Pakistan,Saudi Arabia,the United Arab Emirates(UAE),Qatar and Oman.In so doing,the article underscores on the one hand the existing economic cooperation between Pakistan and the said countries and on the other highlights China’s growing interest in the Arab World in terms of trade.In this respect,the study incorporates the economic values of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030,Qatar National Vision(2030)and Oman Vision(2040)which provide for transregional economic cooperation in terms of market connectivity.In order to realise the latter,the CPEC,as part of the BRI,offers itself as means and market to transregional stakeholders.Empirically,the study posits that CPEC under the BRI framework carries positive economic implications for the Greater Middle East on account of existing and emerging investment and trade trends transregionally.Nonetheless,prospects for economic cooperation are beset with geopolitical challenges such as the recent Iran-US stand-off.The BRI,in remedial terms,can generate stakes for transregional(non-)BRI countries,especially Iran,India and the US in order to prefer peaceful means for conflict resolution.
文摘The‘Belt and Road’Initiative features prominently in China’s foreign and geo-economic policies.The aim of this initiative is to strengthen Beijing’s economic leadership through a programme for infrastructure building throughout China’s neighbouring regions.At the same time,this will help Chinese industries at home while they are still modernising.Under this initiative,the Middle East figures prominently due to its rich hydrocarbon resources along with its need to develop its infrastructure in various Persian Gulf nations.Therefore,the current topic is an exploration of the relations between China’s‘Belt and Road’Initiative and the Middle East and its broader implications on the region.China is trying to present itself as a plausible alternative to the traditional great power politics at play in the region and with fresh tactics.This‘Belt and Road’Initiative is trying to increase China’s economic reach in the Middle East.At the same time,Beijing holds a unique position of being friendly with all the Middle Eastern leaders.Thus,the study will help to understand China’s rising power in the Middle East through its economic prowess and growing military strength.In this regard,it becomes imperative to study China’s progress of‘Belt and Road’Initiative in the Middle Eastern region.
