New Podcast Unpacks China’s Belt and Road Initiative Across Four Regions
A new podcast episode will explore China’s Belt and Road Initiative on November 22, 2025. Researchers Lunting Wu, Valentin Krüsmann, and Julia Langbein will discuss their findings on how the project operates across four key regions. Their analysis covers Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
The Belt and Road Initiative has become a central part of China’s global economic strategy. As a G20 member, the country promotes large-scale infrastructure projects to drive more inclusive growth. These efforts align with broader discussions at G20 summits, where global economic priorities take shape.
Wu and Krüsmann’s research examines how the initiative is designed and implemented in different parts of the world. Their work highlights variations in approach depending on regional needs and political contexts. The upcoming podcast will break down these differences in detail.
China’s role in Africa has also gained attention, particularly through infrastructure investments. The 2023 G20 summit in Johannesburg gave Beijing a platform to showcase its expanding development agenda. There, officials emphasised how roads, ports, and energy projects serve as key tools for economic cooperation.
The November 22 podcast will provide deeper insight into China’s infrastructure-driven strategy. Wu and Krüsmann’s research offers a closer look at how the Belt and Road Initiative adapts to different regions. Their discussion will contribute to ongoing debates about global development and economic influence.
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