October 28, 2019
Belt and Road initiative (BRI) is based on two cardinal principles. Firstly, Beijing does not want economic cooperation to be politicized. Secondly, Chinese foreign policy is based on non-interference in the domestic affairs of any country. It revolves around connectivity through infrastructure, like roads and international ports for trade and financial connectivity. However, the most important thing is people to people connectivity. Economy is also significant; catering not only to China’s economy but to that of the world. Community is another pillar that depicts the approach of developing communities all along the routes.
Zhou Shuai, Beijing based PhD scholar while speaking at CRSS-ASC Quadrilateral Dialogue on September 30, 2019.
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