The Belt and Road Initiative, China's Real Foreign Policy?

Ben Simpfendorfer, Founder & CEO, Silk Road Associates

19-Sep-19 07:30

The Belt and Road Initiative, China's Real Foreign Policy?

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The BRI has evolved over the years with geopolitical concerns and reservations over China's intentions, cutting initial estimates of the total investment of USD 1.3 trillion. Ben Simpfendorfer, Founder & CEO of Silk Road Associates, says that the cut could be as much as USD 800 million but currently the most important thing affecting BRI is the US-China trade war.

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Categories: Investments

Tags: BRI, US-China Trade War, foreign policy,

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