As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) marks its 10th anniversary ๐, this global connectivity project remains a cornerstone of China-Europe collaboration. CGTN anchor Liu Xin highlights how over 150 countries โ including 44 in Europe โ have joined hands to build railways ๐, green energy grids โก, and digital highways ๐ under BRI frameworks.
\"The initiative isn't just about concrete and steel,\" notes Liu. \"It's created 2.6 million jobs globally and boosted trade between China and BRI partner countries by $2 trillion since 2013.\" European students now study at China-funded universities in Belgrade ๐ท๐ธ, while Italian fashion brands reach new markets through BRI e-commerce platforms ๐ป.
With geopolitical shifts causing supply chain headaches ๐คฏ, experts suggest doubling down on clean energy partnerships and AI-driven logistics. The question remains: How will Generation Z shape BRI's next chapter? ๐ค Let us know your thoughts below! ๐
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