A direct freight train link now runs between the Chinese city of Yiwu and Madrid as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua A direct freight train link now runs between the Chinese city of Yiwu and Madrid as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua
A direct freight train link now runs between the Chinese city of Yiwu and Madrid as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua
China /  Diplomacy

exclusive | Belt and road reflects reality that China is now a world power, Spanish foreign minister says

  • But the scheme should stick to key principles including environmental sustainability and a level playing field, according to Josep Borrell Fontelles
  • Spain has not joined the belt and road but has cooperated on some projects

Topic |   Belt and Road: 2019 Forum
Jane Cai
Jane Cai

Updated: 11:05am, 24 Apr, 2019

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A direct freight train link now runs between the Chinese city of Yiwu and Madrid as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua A direct freight train link now runs between the Chinese city of Yiwu and Madrid as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua
A direct freight train link now runs between the Chinese city of Yiwu and Madrid as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Xinhua
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