China's Belt and Road Initiative Brings Opportunities and Backlash

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China's trillion-dollar investment in infrastructure and development projects across 150 countries over the past decade.

The BRI has brought economic benefits for China through increased trade and access to resources, but many recipient countries face unsustainable debt burdens.

The BRI has expanded China's influence globally, but has also sparked a backlash over debt, environmental issues, and sovereignty concerns.

China has adjusted its approach to focus more on digital infrastructure and sustainable development to address criticisms.

The BRI positions China as an alternate leader of globalization, but it remains debated whether the world wants a China-led world order.