A decade after its launch, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) remains a powerhouse for global economic collaboration 🚀—but critics still call it “economic coercion.” Investor Charles Liu, founder of Impact Asia Innovation Capital, is setting the record straight: “The BRI isn’t a trap. It’s a bridge.”
Speaking from his experience funding cross-border projects, Liu highlights how BRI partnerships prioritize mutual growth. “I’ve seen nations from Southeast Asia to Africa leverage BRI infrastructure to boost local industries—without losing autonomy,” he says. 🌱
Western skepticism often overlooks key wins: new trade routes, green energy grids, and tech hubs funded through equal-share agreements. 📊 “It’s about creating value, not control,” Liu adds, pointing to rising employment and tech transfers in BRI-linked regions.
As the initiative marks 10 years, its focus on “win-win” solutions—from smart cities to digital finance—proves resilience matters more than rumors. 💡
