The Belt and Road Initiative: China’s Vision for Global Connectivity and Soft Power Influence
Amaziroh Queendaline Chiebuka, Oyedele Opeoluwa Janet & Odike Christabel Oluchi · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2025
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, represents a pivotal framework for global connectivity, encompassing infrastructure development, cultural exchange, and economic integration. Built on the historical Silk Road, the BRI consists...