Italy Plans to Withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative Under Meloni

Italian PM Meloni spoke to Chinese Premier Li Qiang at G20 summit in Delhi
Meloni privately signaled Italy plans to exit China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative
Italy officially joined BRI in 2019 but now wants to withdraw over concerns about relations with US
Meloni worries about potential Chinese trade retaliation so has delayed communicating decision
Italy's ambassador to China previously warned of "negative consequences" if Italy exits Belt and Road

ndtv.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/6/2023

A key U.S. ally wants to walk back its 'atrocious' embrace of China

Main Topic: Italy's potential withdrawal from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its implications for Western alliances. Key Points: 1. Italy, the only G7 nation to sign up to China's BRI, is considering pulling out of the project. 2. Italy's decision reflects the Western dilemma of balancing economic ties with China while addressing concerns over human rights and national security. 3. Italy's potential withdrawal from the BRI signals a shift in the Western approach to China and a desire to align more closely with the United States.

9/3/2023

After Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to skip G20 Summit in India. Will it affect the host country?

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to represent China at the G20 Summit in India next week, as President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit.

9/10/2023

Italy Seeks to Strengthen Ties with China Outside of Belt and Road Initiative

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy's decision on whether to leave the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is still pending, emphasizing that there is more to Italy's relationship with China beyond the BRI.

9/14/2023

Italy's New Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Goes Viral at G20 Summit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's appearance and friendly interactions with leaders at the G20 Summit in New Delhi have caused a stir among netizens, leading to questions about her political background and comparisons to fascist dictator Mussolini.

Topics

Posted 9/10/2023, 9:55:33 AM