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BEIJING, China (AFP) — China is trying to woo more nations to join a massive network of ports, railways, roads and industrial parks that links dozens of countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa. President Xi Jinping touted the benefits of his signature foreign policy, the Belt and Road Initiative, as he welcomed 37 world leaders at a summit dedicated to it on Friday. Since Xi launched Belt and Road in 2013, China has invested $90 […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their bilateral meeting on Thursday, reaffirming and strengthening diplomatic ties between the Philippines and China. “We look forward to a productive discussion on matters of mutual interest and concern,” said Duterte, in his opening remarks prior to their bilateral meeting. He said that the Philippines and China “must continue to work together to explore new areas of cooperation and partnership.” -Better PHL-China […]
by Ryan McMorrow and Elizabeth Law BEIJING, China (AFP) — China on Thursday rejected “misunderstandings” fuelling concerns about its Belt and Road global infrastructure programme but vowed to tame debt risks as it opened a summit on its signature foreign policy. President Xi Jinping’s pet project is a reboot of the ancient Silk Road to connect Asia to Europe and Africa through massive investments in maritime, road and rail projects. The Belt and Road Initiative […]
