Over 500 overseas Chinese representatives from 110+ countries and regions gathered in Chongqing this week for the first Belt and Road Conference for Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development. The event spotlighted how global Chinese communities are becoming key players in China’s flagship infrastructure project. 💼✨
Big Money, Big Plans
Deals worth 43.79 billion yuan ($6.13B) were inked for 66 projects spanning green energy 🌱, cross-border trade, and tech innovation. Think solar farms in Southeast Asia and AI-driven supply chains – this is globalization with a Gen-Z twist.
Building Bridges (Literally and Figuratively)
The new Belt and Road Overseas Chinese Business Network launched with members from 72 countries and regions, aiming to turbocharge collaboration. Imagine a LinkedIn for diaspora entrepreneurs – but with way more cultural clout and fewer connection requests.
Heroes of the New Silk Road
Ten standout projects got shoutouts, including a Kenya-based solar startup and a medical aid program in Central Asia. These aren’t just business ventures – they’re mixing profit with purpose. 🌍❤️
Co-hosted by Sichuan and Chongqing authorities alongside a major overseas Chinese federation, the conference proves one thing: the Belt and Road isn’t just about roads and ports anymore. It’s going digital, sustainable, and hyper-connected – with overseas communities leading the charge.
