【High-level Interview】Masahiro Kawai: How Has Japan Embraced the Belt and Road Initiative?
“China is providing an alternative way of globalizing many developing countries which is different from what the U.S. has been doing.”
Apr 26, 2019
“China is providing an alternative way of globalizing many developing countries which is different from what the U.S. has been doing.”
Apr 26, 2019
The reason why I found China-Ghana investment and trade cooperation very important was that it gave us an opportunity for the “Ghana to China market”.
Apr 25, 2019
The Belt and Road Initiative is that understanding that we need to also look at ways and means to continue in terms of globalization and to enhance the integration of different countries.
Apr 24, 2019
“ I originally thought that the initiative was limited to economic aspects. However, after gaining a deeper understanding about this initiative, I found that the Belt and Road will not only bring new momentum for global economic growth, but also promote the adjustment of globalization in time.”
Apr 22, 2019
Italy’s joining of the BRI in March, has generated a positive demonstrative effect on other Western European countries.
Apr 19, 2019
China can build and disseminate certain international discourse conforming to the spirit of open times. However, it cannot stop at simply being a “discourse”.
Apr 19, 2019
“By investing in infrastructure, these countries are more or less imitating China’s development model. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing.”
Apr 16, 2019
Skepticism around the BRI has always existed. In the context of the world economy, the Asia-Pacific economy, despite positive trends, is also facing uncertainty and challenges such as stagnant growth. China’s BRI, with interconnectivity as the acting point, promotes the flow of production factors and public goods to further unleash economic growth potential.
Apr 10, 2019
When engaging Global China, competition and cooperation are hallmark. Global China is challenging Europe. And now it seems Europe is challenging Global China. Or is it?
Apr 9, 2019
What is your first impression of this initiative? Which countries have benefited from it? What projects are being jointly built along the routes? Is it really a debt trap?
Mar 3, 2019
The Egyptian President had previously declared that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) converges effectively with the AU’s Agenda 2063, which aims towards a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa.
Feb 14, 2019
If the Belt and Road Initiative is successful, China in 10 years’ time will be a very different China.
Feb 13, 2019