Pakistan appoints new Belt & Road chief to pacify China
Pakistan appointed Khalid Mansoor to the country`s top position responsible for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -the 50 billion USD local component of Beijing`s Belt and Road Infrastructure plan.
Aug 09, 2021, 17:01 PM IST
China allays fears on grand Belt and Road project, says don't misinterpret
China on Sunday claimed that terming the grand Belt and Road Initiative a geo-strategic tool is a misinterpretation. A spokesperson for the annual session of China's top legislature also claimed that the project had made a considerable progress.
Mar 04, 2018, 17:35 PM IST
After roads and railways, China's Silk Road agents eye financial firms
After ports and industrial parks, the dealmakers leading China`s trillion-dollar push to build a modern Silk Road are turning to the financial sector, targeting Europe`s banks, insurers and asset managers to tap funds and expertise.
Sep 12, 2017, 07:21 AM IST
After roads and railways, China's Silk Road dealmakers eye financial firms
After ports and industrial parks, the dealmakers leading China`s trillion-dollar push to build a modern Silk Road are turning to the financial sector, targeting Europe`s banks, insurers and asset managers to tap funds and expertise.
Sep 12, 2017, 07:21 AM IST
China's One Belt, One Road plan `will drive Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal towards bankruptcy`
China is charging interest rates as high as 16 percent and above for funding made available for OBOR projects like the CPEC.
Jun 12, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
India's refusal to join China's One Belt, One Road regrettable: Chinese media
The two-day Belt and Road Forum, which is being attended by leaders from 29 countries including Pakistan, has been boycotted by India due to sovereignty concerns.
May 15, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
