BELT AND ROAD FORUM
China’s high-tech ports push raises global trade ambitions, sparks security concerns
China is expanding its global maritime influence through AI-powered automated ports, smart shipping technologies and digital infrastructure. While these innovations promise greater efficiency, Western governments fear growing dependence on Chinese systems could create security vulnerabilities, geopolitical leverage and risks to critical global supply chains and international trade networks
Sri Lanka assures China of continued active participation in Belt and Road Initiative
Wickremesinghe visited China from October 16 to 20 to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. "Sri Lanka reiterated it will continue to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China," according to the joint statement issued on Friday. Cash-strapped Sri Lanka has a total foreign debt of USD 46.9 billion, 52 per cent of which is owed to China, its largest lender.
India reiterates opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative
"I don't think we received an invitation this year," he said at his weekly media briefing in reply to a question. The spokesperson said India's position on BRI, especially its "lack of respect for our sovereignty and territorial integrity are well known and consistent". There has been increasing global criticism of the BRI.
What is China's Belt and Road Initiative?
A decade since its launch, the Belt and Road Initiative has yet to entice significant Western engagement.
India to skip China's Belt and Road Forum for a third time
India is boycotting China's Belt and Road Initiative summit for the third time, citing concerns over sovereignty issues and the financial viability of Beijing's projects. The two-day summit is being held amid criticism that the loans for unsustainable projects have led to debt traps for smaller countries. India has been critical of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Leaders from emerging economies are visiting China for the ''Belt and Road'' forum
Under the initiative, a signature policy of Xi, Chinese companies have built ports, roads, railways, power plants and other infrastructure around the world in a bid to boost trade and economic growth. But the massive Chinese development loans that funded the projects have also burdened some poorer countries with heavy debts.
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China attempts to 'mainstream' Taliban via Belt & Road Forum
The Taliban's participation in China's Belt and Road Forum is expected to increase their legitimacy and mainstream their presence among the 120 countries attending the event. This move is seen as an attempt to create a divide with India and capitalize on the first-mover advantage with the Taliban.
Vladimir Putin sees Belt and Road Initiative as China's desire to cooperate
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), stating that he sees it as a desire for global cooperation. He emphasized that the advantage of the BRI is that it does not impose anything on others, but instead provides opportunities. Putin praised the initiative for its non-colonialist approach to building relationships with other countries. He also noted that the BRI is timely and developing well. Putin is expected to attend the upcoming Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
Taliban to join China's Belt and Road forum, elevating ties
The Taliban will attend China's Belt and Road Forum, demonstrating Beijing's growing ties with the administration. While the Taliban has attended regional meetings in the past, this is one of the most high-profile multilateral summits they have been invited to. Haji Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban's acting minister for commerce and industry, will travel to Beijing to attend the forum and invite large investors to Afghanistan.
China to host Belt and Road forum October 17-18: State media
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver a keynote speech.
Putin and Xi to meet in Beijing in October, Russia says
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to travel to Beijing in October for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking his first known trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against him. The Kremlin's chief's visit to China comes amidst the West's attempts to contain both Russia and China, which is expected to deepen cooperation between the two nations.
China says 90 countries have confirmed attendance for Belt and Road Initiative
China has announced that 90 countries have confirmed attendance for its Belt and Road Initiative conference in October. The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held in Beijing and is expected to attract several foreign leaders, including Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Argentine President Alberto Fernandez.
China to host Belt and Road forum in October - foreign ministry
Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the 10th anniversary of the BRI is also "an important platform for all parties to discuss and develop high-quality Belt and Road cooperation." The Chinese side is in communication with all parties on the preparations for the forum and will release relevant information in due course, he said.
China state media says developed nations not shunning Belt and Road Forum
Chinese state media on Saturday rejected a Western claim that developed nations were shunning the country's Belt and Road Forum, while saying most of the leaders invited this year were from developing nations. Critics see the ambitious Belt and Road initiative - billed as recreating the ancient Silk Road to boost global trade infrastructure - as a tool for President Xi Jinping's China to spread its geopolitical and economic influence.
Why a shorter Belt and Road will be even more dangerous
A corrosive combination of debt, corruption and privileged access for Chinese companies threatened to lure or coerce countries away from the U.S. orbit and into China’s.
India signals to boycott China's Belt and Road Forum for second time
New Delhi did not attend the launch of the Belt and Road forum in 2017, saying CPEC violates its territorial sovereignty.
India skips China's Belt and Road Forum summit ceremony
No Indian delegation was seen at the opening ceremony addressed by Chinese President, Xi Jinping.
China rejects US criticism of OBOR passing through PoK
Rejecting criticism that it is dictating to the world through OBOR, the ministry said it is an "important international public product".
India has imposed certain redlines on China's BRI: Expert
India skipped the BRF in May last year due to its sovereignty concerns over the CPEC, a flagship project of Silk Road project, officially called OBOR.
On OBOR, US backs India, says it crosses 'disputed' territory: Jim Mattis
India skipped the Belt and Road Forum in May this year due to its sovereignty concerns over the nearly $60 billion CPEC, a flagship project of China's prestigious OBOR, which passes through PoK.
What kind of dialogue India wants on OBOR, asks China
India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) held from May 14-15. The meeting was attended by 29 world leaders, including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
India's objections to Belt and Road Forum a show for domestic politics: Chinese daily
The daily said if India sees itself as a big power, it should get accustomed to the many divergences with China, and try to manage these divergences with China.
China dismisses India's concerns over OBOR, cites international support
India skipped the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) due to its sovereignty concerns over the USD 50 billion CPEC, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
At Belt and Road Forum, Xi Jinping says all countries should respect sovereignty
Outlining China's vision, Xi Jinping referred to ancient Silk Road and spoke about significance of various civilisations, including the "Indus and Ganges civilisations".
India at China's OBOR meet would've weakened its case on POK
India will stand out with its resolute opposition to China’s OBOR by being the significant absentee at the now famous Belt&Road forum which opens in Beijing today.
China to invest $800 billion in Belt and Road initiative over next five years
The vice-chairman of the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission said that investments are expected to touch $120 billion-130 billion a year
China ropes in US, Japan for silk road forum
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that besides the US, South Korea, EU and Japan will be sending high-level delegations.
This Sunday, China will make a $500 billion push to challenge the West
China is offering an alternative to the US version of globalization. In the Chinese case, it’s globalization paved by concrete: railways, highways, pipelines, ports.
Beijing keen on Delhi's participation in infra meet
China is keen to see India participating in the event because it will add to the credibility of the Belt and Road programme.
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