A Critical Approach 

As discussed in the article “China’s Belt and Road Initiative“, the Silk Road has been brought again to life under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, also known as BRI in short. This plan falls under China’s wider scope to become a leading Asian power at the global level.

In the wake of the pandemic, the world experienced multiple side effects from the imposed lockdowns; global trade suffered from cross-border restrictions, recession and an anti-Chinese movement owing to the virus originating from China. 

Despite these challenges, China tackled the virus crisis faster than other countries. The global demand for health supplies and the unforeseen rise in digital commerce accelerated the Health and Digital Silk Road. This new trend allowed the Chinese expertise to export its innovation and knowledge abroad through the Belt Road Initiative.  Read more