BRI

BRI Forum Brief: China Shifts from Building Major Infrastructure to Focusing on Digital Connectivity

19 October 2023

In an era of evolving global dynamics, China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised for a transformative second decade, signaling a shift towards more efficient, market-oriented, and less debt-burdened projects. President Xi Jinping's recent pronouncement on the future of BRI as "small yet smart" is underpinned by valuable lessons learned. This strategic shift comes as a response to past chall...

Cambodia, China Agree to Strengthen BRI Cooperation by Building More Infrastructure

21 March 2022

The leaders of Cambodia and China have agreed to continue promoting Belt & Road cooperation to build more physical infrastructure in Cambodia. The remarks were made during a phone call between Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen and Chinese President HE Xi Jinping on 18 March. In the phone talk, the two sides appreciated the past cooperation in Belt & Road construction and urge ...