Source: South China Morning PostSince its launch in 2013, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has stirred intense international debate over its political-economic impacts and a wide range of associated risks. Chinese spending on the initiative has slowed since 2018, and lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic have further worsened the already significant delays in belt and road infrastructure projects, amid geopolitical tensions. Regardless of its eventual scale, the plan is likely to remain a cornerstone of China’s foreign and…Read More