What is China's Belt and Road Initiative? | Start Here

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is the biggest infrastructure project in the world. Why are G7 countries worried? And what’s China’s endgame? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains.

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[dipinmoktan]

This is called real reporting about unbiased.

[discovermajid]

another crucial aspect of the BRI is, is that it connects all of these countries by roads and ports - not just connect it to China. That is essentially what the ancient Silk Road was - a connection between the myriad countries where it ran. It brought prosperity to all. Especially China but not because the 'roads and ports all lead to China' but because it was a gigantic economy even back then

[shortstuff]

I live in NYC and I can confidently say that infrastructure here and most other cities in the US is crumbling. Why would anyone look at us for infrastructure projects?

[rikadomez]

To my surprise, AJ is indeed capable of shedding a fair spotlight on China in this regard. A lot less like the typical Western media.

[tahsin.rahman]

The relief is: Maybe the Developing countries will benefit in this competition

[mikeyangyang]

Comparing China and America... Two of the most technologically advanced super powers; one has thousands of military bases in other poor countries, and one has built thousands of miles roads and homes in other poor countries. I wouldn’t choose more foreigners military bases in my city and staying poor.

[justinkase]

I honestly can't see the US or any European nations doing this in any country without China starting First.

[jaredspencer]

I like the conclusion: the competition between China and the West to provide infrastructure to developing nations will likely be good for the developing nations. These countries need infrastructure more than they need ideological purity. If big nations want to compete to provide that infrastructure, all the better!

[nasirmahmood]

The host lady is conducting the show in a sound professional manner, throwing ample light on the pros and cons of the Chinese development initiatives covering the African continent to the Gaweder in Pakistan. To help the poor and impoverished nations every single step taken by China is admirable. Poor wants to bring bread on the table.

[ksgrmdsdl]

I give credit to China because it is looking at developing countries in Africa and other parts of the world as equal partners instead of infringing on their sovereignty like the West have been doing for decades. As a Kenyan in Nairobi, I am seeing massive transformation especially in infrastructure development and this is tanks to China that took a leap of faith to invest in the country. I know that Chinese investment in the country equals increased debt but from an economic standpoint, the improved infrastructure has a potential to trigger job creation and increased trade activity that would in turn allow the country to repay the debt.

[jamescc-sbbp]

USA: who need trades, school or road when they can have a dose of my FREEDOM.

[wubinyang]

One belt and one road is splendid plan for deeply undeveloped countries to get fast development on industrialization ，not like The bomb surprises from USA

[chanalex]

Beside China, Who else in the world could help 3rd world countries to develop their infrastructure ? If you want same condition next time, maybe 100 years later.

[shilongtang]

4:30, Pakistan want IMF out of their country, because IMF ask government to raise the price of gas, fuel, tax, electricity. Pakistan need money but no one want loan money with extra condition.

[tonytan]

At least the infrastructures are there, and it is up the people to strive for
development .If the development does not progress well, do not blame
the infrastructure.
As for Sri Lanka, the West including this programme paint the port as the
"debt trap" , whereas Sri Lanka's debt is mainly owed to the West.Those
debts to the West were/are mainly for consumptive/pleasure purposes

[hamid]

The BRI is an umbrella initiative spanning a multitude of projects designed to promote the flow of goods, investment, and people. The new connections fostered by the BRI could reconfigure relationships, reroute economic activity, and shift power within and between states.

[Cucumber-msjo]

Belt and Road = Rich of Euro-Asia and kick US out of the game.

[christonngoveni]

Atleast China is more diplomatic, doesn't bring guns to force you into their investments

[alihussain]

America and West came with plan🤣 while China has completed its plan, that for economic progress not for war,

[henrikgustav]

I read that about that Sri Lanka port, the loan was restructured dozens of times before they decide the 99year lease is best option