A man stands under signs promoting the “Chinese dream” and “Belt and Road Initiative” during an event in Beijing. The plan has come under increasing scrutiny. Photo: AP
A man stands under signs promoting the “Chinese dream” and “Belt and Road Initiative” during an event in Beijing. The plan has come under increasing scrutiny. Photo: AP

China warned to ‘assess and prevent risks’ when pushing belt and road projects

  • Chinese survey finds nearly half of 100 countries assessed may not be a good fit for the global trade and investment plan because of financing and infrastructure weaknesses
  • Russia tops list for connectivity with China, followed by Singapore and Malaysia; Cook Islands, Palestine and Yemen seen as least suitable

A man stands under signs promoting the “Chinese dream” and “Belt and Road Initiative” during an event in Beijing. The plan has come under increasing scrutiny. Photo: AP
A man stands under signs promoting the “Chinese dream” and “Belt and Road Initiative” during an event in Beijing. The plan has come under increasing scrutiny. Photo: AP
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