Belt and Road Initiative

China’s Debt Trap Diplomacy And BRI Project: How China Is Leveraging Debt As A Strategic Weapon For Smaller Nations

The financial China leverages, is seen in the context of China's Belt and Road Initiative, often raising concerns of debt trap diplomacy.

Nov 08, 2023, 12:25 PM IST

At SCO Summit, India Reiterates Opposition To China's Belt And Road Initiative

The SCO summit, chaired by PM Modi, was joined by Chinese President Xi Jinping, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders of the grouping.

Jul 04, 2023, 22:50 PM IST

Connectivity projects should 'respect' sovereignty: Jaishankar on China's Belt and Road Initiative

Speaking at the SCO meet hosted by China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlined that we need better connectivity in the SCO region built on the "centrality of interests" of Central Asian states.

Nov 02, 2022, 10:54 AM IST

China's Belt and Road Initiative faces protests in Nepal amid fears of Beijing's expansionist designs

Nepalese protesters in the rally chanted slogans, "Revoke anti-national BRI agreement,", "Put an end to Chinese expansionism", and "Establish Nepal as a Hindu nation", among others, during the protest rally.

Aug 23, 2022, 07:06 AM IST

China planning to protect its interests in Pakistan, Afghanistan by stationing military outposts: Report

Given the huge imbalance of power in its favour, China has begun to pressurize Pakistan to allow the building of outposts where it would station its armed personnel, news agency ANI reported.

Aug 17, 2022, 12:05 PM IST

Argentina joins China's Belt and Road Initiative

On Tuesday (February 1), the two countries signed a deal for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Argentina with Chinese financing.

Feb 06, 2022, 23:10 PM IST

Indian diplomat's mic goes silent at UN meet while criticising China's BRI

The sudden 'mike failure' at the UN Sustainable Transport Conference hosted by China from 14 to 16 October created a flutter and took several minutes to restore.

Oct 21, 2021, 09:10 AM IST

European Union to challenge Chinese 'Belt and Road' with own global infrastructure plan

European Union foreign ministers agreed to launch a global infrastructure plan linking Europe to the world,

Jul 12, 2021, 17:07 PM IST

Why less implementation of China's BRI projects in Nepal?

Professor Dai Yonghong, Shenzhen University, questioned the implementation of BRI projects in Nepal and believes it is relatively low.

Jun 27, 2021, 06:22 AM IST

At G7 summit, India says will study US plan to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative

India said that it will study US President Joe Biden`s global infrastructure initiative proposal 'Build Back Better' which was announced at the G7 summit as an alternative to China`s BRI.

Jun 13, 2021, 23:34 PM IST

China set to increase military engagements in Africa through Belt and Road Initiative

China has a reputation for influencing the countries by making investments and providing assets and it is following the same strategy with the African continent through Belt and Road Initiative.

May 02, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

Australia cancels state deals on China's Belt and Road initiative over 'national interest'

Australia said a decision to cancel two deals between Victoria state and China on the Belt and Road Initiative was about ensuring consistency in foreign relations and was not aimed at any country.

Apr 22, 2021, 06:53 AM IST

Army Chief MM Naravane expresses concern over China's BRI, lauds India's ties with Nepal and Bangladesh

Speaking at Assam Rifles-United Services institution joint annual seminar, he said, "regional Security Environment is characterized by Chinese belligerence in the Indo-Pacific, its hostility towards weaker nations and relentless drive to create regional dependencies through initiatives like the BRI. The resultant Sino-US rivalry has created regional imbalances & instability".

Feb 12, 2021, 22:17 PM IST

China may not fund USD 60 billion BRI project as Pakistan's burgeoning debt rises

Beijing is backing away from Pakistan`s USD 60 billion commitment to the global Belt and Road Initiative. The CPEC's future is not only clouded by China`s apparent new, more conservative lending policy but also Pakistan`s overborrowing, which is fast driving the country toward a debt crisis.

Dec 25, 2020, 11:42 AM IST