Free Trade a Hidden Key to ‘Belt and Road’ Success

Bala Ramasamy; Matthew YEUNG

Free Trade a Hidden Key to ‘Belt and Road’ Success

Bala Ramasamy
, Matthew YEUNG

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Abstract

Most discussions about China’s massive “Belt and Road” initiative tend to focus on infrastructure projects for connecting an economically vibrant East Asia and developed Europe by land and sea, and in the process encouraging growth and economic development in dozens of countries along the modern Silk Road routes. Our research has shown, however, that equally important are efforts to improve the soft-power infrastructure needed to ensure that trading across the various corridors operates seamlessly.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Caixin Global
Publication status	Published - 4 Sept 2017

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