The Heat: China’s Belt and Road Initiative

China’s signature project, the Belt and Road Initiative, reached a new milestone. During the first six months of 2025, BRI activity hit a record high with construction contracts and investments totaling $124 billion with some 176 deals. Africa and Central Asia also emerged as top destinations, attracting $39 billion and $25 billion, respectively. #Heat #China #BRI #Africa #LatinAmerica Joining the discussion:  Gita Wirjawan is a former Indonesia Trade Minister and author of the upcoming book, “What It Takes: Southeast Asia, From Periphery to Core of Global Consciousness.” Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute and Founder and Chair of Asia Narratives.  Sanusha Naidu is an Associate with the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-... Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica.tiktok This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.