- Shanghai, China.
- National University of Costa Rica, School of International Relations, Graduate Studentadd
This paper describes the project "One Belt & One Road" launched by the President Xi Jinping at 2013. This initiative consists on rebuilding the old Silk Road along Eurasia and build a Maritime Silk Road to connect China with Europe... more
This paper describes the project "One Belt & One Road" launched by the President Xi Jinping at 2013. This initiative consists on rebuilding the old Silk Road along Eurasia and build a Maritime Silk Road to connect China with Europe through the seas. Cooperation, openness, investment, integration on different levels are some of the characteristics of this initiative. How to obtain the funds necessary? It is an important issue on every project. Despite criticism, the proposal looks attractive and already has allies. Also, what are the geopolitical implications? There is a debate around One Belt & One Road and if China is trying to obtain more leadership and rebalance the power in the region. This initiative has become a pillar of PRC's Foreign Policy. It will certainly lead to changes in international chess; even some actors already started to move. Finally, there is a general conclusion about China's internal and external benefits, some risks, and challenges.
