The Lotus Tower in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka, was developed under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua
Coronavirus: China’s belt and road plan hits roadblock as virus pinches supply of materials and workers
- Despite tentative signs of economic recovery at home, projects under the Belt and Road Initiative remain cut off from vital Chinese materials and specialist labour
- Supply chain disruptions are pushing out existing project timelines, including in Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and adding uncertainty to new plans
The Lotus Tower in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka, was developed under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua