Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says many the Belt and Road Initiative projects have kept running throughout the pandemic and Beijing is increasing its investment. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says many the Belt and Road Initiative projects have kept running throughout the pandemic and Beijing is increasing its investment. Photo: Reuters
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Belt and Road Initiative: China ups investment despite coronavirus and doubters

  • Beijing’s backing of landmark scheme is increasing, foreign minister tells forum
  • The digital Silk Road is up for special attention as China and partners work together on e-commerce, digital traffic corridors and information ports

Rachel Zhang
Rachel Zhang in Shanghai

Updated: 11:48pm, 21 Dec, 2020

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says many the Belt and Road Initiative projects have kept running throughout the pandemic and Beijing is increasing its investment. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says many the Belt and Road Initiative projects have kept running throughout the pandemic and Beijing is increasing its investment. Photo: Reuters
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