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Italy to Withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative, Dealing Blow to Xi's Plans

  • Italian PM Giorgia Meloni told Chinese Premier Li Qiang that Italy plans to withdraw from China's Belt and Road Initiative.

  • This announcement during G20 summit is a blow to Xi Jinping's BRI plans.

  • Italy's FM said earlier BRI fell short of expectations.

  • Italy's Defense Minister called joining BRI a "regrettable action."

  • PM Meloni believes the BRI agreement was a significant error she aims to rectify.

indiatimes.com
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