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As decade-old 'Belt and Road' sags, China evolves onto other initiatives
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The BRI became a blue-ribbon project for Xi. Thus, his and, by extension, China's prestige became dependent on its success. Now, ten years on, China has had to tighten its belt and divert the road in new directions to keep the whole concept alive. and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and the
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China's 'Digital Silk Road' in Africa, US raises questions on spying
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A group of US lawmakers recently drafted a resolution criticizing South Africa's government for its close relations with Beijing, including its use of Chinese technology, and called on President Joe Biden to review Americans' relationship with Pretoria, South Africa, Global Security reported
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Xinhua Silk Road: 37 cities along the Yellow River see favorable trend in
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], January 11 (ANI/PRNewswire): The report on high-quality development of cities along the Yellow River was released for the first time at an online seminar held via video link on Tuesday.
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Taliban in talks with China to rekindle ancient Silk Road trade routes
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Land-locked Afghanistan is in talks with China to rekindle ancient Silk Road trade routes in order to help its dwindling economy.
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China Matters' Feature: Why is Hangzhou popular among foreigners?
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 16 (ANI/PRNewswire): Hangzhou, one of the most renowned cities in China, has become a calling card of the country. As a strategic hub among the ancient Silk Road, it boasts a diversity of cultural heritages such as silk production, seal carving, Longjing tea.
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Xinhua Silk Road: Shanghai to hold scientific technology fair showcasing i
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 10 (ANI/PRNewswire): The fifth Scientific Technology Fair for Yangtze River Delta Region will be held November 16-17 in Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center, east China's Shanghai to showcase scientific and technological innovation while better boosting exchanges a
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China Matters' Feature: How is Ningbo Redefining Fashion?
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], November 4 (ANI/PRNewswire): Finding ourselves surrounded by an ever-growing number of advertisements for designer brands and expensive handbags, we are often asking the question: "What is fashion, anyways?" Ningbo in China has found different answers by redesigning the cit
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Quest for development pushes developing nations to China's debt trap
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Developing countries are moving toward China's debt trap and Daily Times, a Pakistani newspaper, is suggesting Pakistan that necessary measures may be taken to avoid Islamabad going Colombo's way
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Challenges lie ahead for Pakistan as China pushes for digital silk road
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 16 (ANI): While China has promised to enhance its cooperation for the ambitious Digital Silk Road (DSR) project, Pakistan's low digital economy and shortage of digital talent are putting major roadblocks in the realisation of the project.
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China's "New Silk Road" ambitions in Southeast Asia lie flat as Europe, Pa
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 24 (ANI): With its "New Silk Road" infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia, China is trying to replicate old traditions where once there was an obsession with Chinese goods. However, Europe and Pacific powers are now competing with Beijing head on to offer their Asi
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Padma Bridge in Bangladesh: Chinese design to influence Dhaka failed
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 22 (ANI): Padma Bridge, the 6.15 Km long road-rail four-lane bridge over the mighty river Padma, is going to be inaugurated by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on June 25, 2022.
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China radically reshaping power in Central Asia
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 19 (ANI): China's rise is changing the world. Much attention has been given to how China's geo-economic vision is playing out in the global economy, or how its technology is reshaping the planet, yet it is over its western borders, in Central Asia, that China's influenc
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