War in Ukraine is hamstringing China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’
Russia’s invasion is costing Beijing trade revenue and turning BRI investments into a total loss.
Russia’s invasion is costing Beijing trade revenue and turning BRI investments into a total loss.
From the foundering Belt & Road Initiative to its so-called ‘wolf warrior’ strategy, Beijing is just not the threat we make it out to be.
Its port project is a flashpoint for protests and extremism, putting at risk a multi-billion dollar investment.
If China has learned anything from its recent experiences in Pakistan, it will proceed cautiously with a small footprint in Afghanistan.
Recent months have not been necessarily kind to Chinese aspirations of remaining aloof to conflict beyond its borders.