Three Years of the Silk Road: Successes and Challenges
Three Years of the Silk Road: Successes and Challenges

Author(s): Justyna Szczudlik
Subject(s): Public Administration, Public Law, Economic policy, Developing nations, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: China; economy; Poland
Summary/Abstract: Three years ago, PRC Chairman Xi Jinping announced the Silk Road initiative. China perceives its implementation to date as a success. Nevertheless, in other countries, there are doubts about the lack of a defined scope and concerns about planned or already launched projects. For Poland, Silk Road is a chance to strengthen trade and attract investment, including in infrastructure. With China yet to propose beneficial projects and considering the potential risks involved with access to critical infrastructure, the Chinese declarations should be treated carefully and expectations lowered.

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