UPSC Prelims 2016·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

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  2. BBrazil
  3. CEuropean Union
  4. DChinaCorrect

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The 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI), sometimes referred to as the New Silk Road, is a massive global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013. It aims to invest in infrastructure projects, including railways, roads, ports, and power grids, connecting China with various countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa, fostering economic cooperation and trade. It is a flagship foreign policy and economic initiative of China.
polity-and-governance: 'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

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