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Ep 17: China's Belt and Road Initiative

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China’s Belt and Road initiative has the ambitious aim of ushering in a new era of globalization. Inspired by the glories of the old Silk Road trading route, the project was announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping, and aims to connect Asia, Europe and Africa.

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