In this exclusive interview with China Focus, Mr. Leterme shares his views on China’s poverty eradication efforts, how Belgium ports are benefiting from investment via the Belt and Road Initiative and why closer EU-China relations are needed in an increasingly volatile world.
In line with the age-old-adage that “success often begets success”, there is a renewed sense of optimism and hope that the Phase One deal is only the beginning of an increasingly stable and cooperative trading relationship.
Whilst the outcome of the 2019 General Election may be the first step towards uniting a bitterly divided British public over Brexit – it could also mark the first step towards the break-up of the United Kingdom.
Last week’s terrorist attack in London has shown that even minor acts of terrorism are atrocious and agonizing. The victims of such despicable acts are innocent people. These incidents should not be just condemned but elaborate measures be taken to counter them.
ISIS leader’s death should be a call for concerted action by the international community
The simultaneous rejuvenation of China and India provides an important opportunity for the realization of the Asian century and injects more vitality into the world economic recovery.
The best way for Turkey to achieve its ambitions to be a regional actor is to halt its military activities in Syria, and begin dialogue and diplomacy efforts with President Assad.
With the development of the industrial chain from railway transportation, from port economy to industrial parks, the SGR will boost the country’s GDP by an estimated 1.5%.
Even as Iran demands the U.S. to honor the JCPOA, it is steadily downgrading its commitments. In May it warned European Union members that it would restart parts of its nuclear program to put pressure on them to respond.
The act was supposed to curtail any attempt by Johnson to leave the EU without a deal, making it law for the prime minister to seek an extension from the EU.
In any event, there is likely to be a general election in Britain soon. Boris Johnson will present himself to electors as the democrat who either honored the pledge to deliver Brexit or failed in a valiant effort and therefore needs a bigger mandate.
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