China Spreads Technical Know-How Through Belt and Road Projects

Chinese entrepreneurs are spreading technical expertise globally through Belt and Road projects, moving beyond just infrastructure to areas like agriculture, transport planning, and renewable energy.

Transfers of technology and knowledge are rising up China's BRI priority list to yield economic returns from established projects.

Technical assistance projects aim to boost China's global image after debt and pollution concerns over past BRI projects.

Knowledge sharing will likely expand under the "small and beautiful" BRI mandate, especially in countries lacking expertise.

While financially rewarding for Chinese firms, projects also provide geopolitical benefits like access to resources or support in international organizations.